MPs in the Greek parliament have held the first of three possible rounds of voting in a close contest to choose the country's next president.

Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and his conservative-led coalition have nominated former European Commissioner Stavros Dimas for the post.

But they need the backing of independents and smaller parties to avoid new elections.

Samaras said after the first round: "I am optimistic that we will manage to elect a president. The conditions are difficult for …
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