Greek presidency confirms elections to be held on Sept 20: Source

A man waves a Greek national flag as people rally outside parliament in this June 18, 2015 file photo. PHOTO: REUTERS

ATHENS (REUTERS) - Greece's president has signed a decree to dissolve parliament in order for early elections to be held on Sept 20, an official at the presidency said on Friday.

"The decree ordering parliament to dissolve has been signed. Elections will be held on Sept 20," the official said, declining to be named.

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