WEEKEND READING: 3-4 AUGUST

1. The IMF's latest review of Greece's programme, and the Greek Government's Letter of Intent.
2. Eurostat publishes the latest figures on asylum applications for Q1 2013. In keeping with past trends, Greece rejected 2,785 out of 2,855. Syria tops the list for the whole of Europe, but Pakistan and Bangladesh top the Greek list. And have you seen how many Russians are seeking asylum?
3. A history and discussion of fiscal councils