Stock in Athens were marginally higher in early trade, reversing mild losses at open. European bourses opened lower as negative momentum remains in the region. Amid an uneventful local agenda, international trends are expected to prevail. 

At 1059 local time, the general share index was up 0.1% to 1217 points. Banks were up 0.4%. 

Early movers were OTE +1.2%, Viohalco +0.8%. In contrast, Jumbo dropped 1.5%.