According to reports by the international financial press, such as the Wall Street Journal and Dow Jones Newswire, Greece is rumored to issue its first long-term bond since securing its first bailout.

The WSJ cites anonymous sources and claimed in an article published on Tuesday that Greece will issue a 5-year bond worth 2 billion euros and an interest rate between 4.75% and 5.25%.

Meanwhile in the upcoming edition of the German publication Der Spiegel the “realistic miracle” in Greece is praised. The German publication suggests that Greece’s return to the global markets is a “realistic miracle”, not so much for the (potential) financial benefit, but rather because the country’s credibility is being restored.

On Tuesday the Public Debt Management Agency reportedly borrowed 1.3 billion euros in six-month treasury bills, with a 3.01% interest, the lowest Greece has borrowed since 2009.

The electronic edition of British newspaper The Guardian also reported on Greece’s immanent return to the markets, claiming on Friday that a long-term bond could be issued as soon as on Monday. The Guardian’s sources appear to be confirmed by Greek bankers, who revealed government preparations.