Greeks faked the economic data they needed in order to join the euro currency

Factual Questions
1

That claim is made in this articlebut I’m not having much luck googling up any evidence or discussion of this claim. Any cites or sources appreciated.

2

I found this: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-125624191.html

3

I blame the military: http://www.prothman.org/marge/travels/GreeceIsrealRome/Images/HolyLandAthensGuards.jpg

4

What, you’re not intimidated by guards wearing miniskirts and clown shoes?