Gov. Spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis

The Greek government spokesman noted that "a private individual received payment from other private individuals, and for some people this is a horrifying revelation."

Tensions flared in the Greek Parliament Friday as barbs were exchanged between Zoe Konstantopoulou, leader of the Course for Freedom party, and Government Spokesperson, Pavlos Marinakis.

Government spokesman on debate and opposition's focus, insistence over disappearance, death of top prosecutor's son: there needs to be a limit to this vulgarity

The government spokesperson pointed out that the former prime minister expresses his views with decorum, admitting that occasionally Karamanlis has expressed some concerns and reservations, regarding governmental policies.