>>> Greece govt reportedly to seek €24B in the first tranch of bailout aid as pa

Greece govt reportedly to seek €24B in the first tranch of bailout aid as part of the €86B program - Greek press 
- Greek authorities expected to conclude talks with lenders by mid-August. 
- First tranche said to be intended to channel €10B for initial recapitalisation to Greek banks, €7.16B to repay an emergency bridge loan, and €3.2B towards Greek bonds held by the ECB.