The Euronext Athens (ATHEX) general index closed at 2,505.37 points, adding 0.97% to Wednesday's 2,481.33 points.

The last bourse session of June and the first half of the year offered less window-dressing than expected.

The Euronext Athens (ATHEX) general index closed at 2,505.37 points, adding 0.97% to Wednesday's 2,481.33 points.

The banks index has returned to levels unseen since November 2015.