While the bail-out discussions were culminating, the Greek Government were clapping their hands in glee. Unbeknownst to the EU, the entire Greek nation had taken part in Movember, where money is raised for moustache growing through the month. Usually it goes to charity, but this year everything is going straight to Greek coffers
On average the Greeks managed to raise €950 (£3.75p) each. A secret ceremony was recently held to applaud Mrs Kostalazou who raised the most money €17,000 with her magnificent Jimmy Edwards full set of whiskers
Italy are outraged at the news, as they would have stood a fair chance of the same had they have thought of it
The value of shares in Gillette rose four-fold on the news and the Greek wig industry is expected to flourish once the face hair is removed
