The government is running out of leeway to introduce any further support measures or tax breaks, following last week’s statements by the European Commission about the extension of the general escape clause – but only with special prudence for overindebted countries.
Berlin is carefully monitoring developments in Greek-Turkish relations and appeals for an understanding to be reached through dialogue between the two sides, German deputy government spokesperson Christiane Hoffman said on Monday.
Greek Foreign Affairs Minister Nikos Dendias said he spoke with Cypriot counterpart Ioannis Kasoulides to coordinate on a wide range of issues including on the seizure of two Greek-flagged ships by Iran in the Gulf.
The Greek government attaches great importance to Greece’s relationship with Saudi Arabia and to the prospect of Saudi investments in the country, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday, during a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister, Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Falih.
EU member states will probably not reach a full agreement on new sanctions against Russia at their summit on Monday, Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said several hours before the start of the meeting.
The number of new coronavirus infections eased to 2,400 in Greece in the last 24 hours, according to official data from the National Organization for Public Health (EODY).
Greek authorities say they are planning a major extension of a wall along the country’s border with Turkey and are seeking European Union financial support for the additional construction.
More than half of Greeks (55.5%) own properties with a low combined value, up to 50,000 euros each, official data show, following the adjustment of zone rates.
The European Commission has decided to extend the suspension of the Stability Pact on public debt (60% of GDP) and budget deficits (3% of GDP) for one more year, until the end of 2023.
Brice Marden’s huge studio on the small Saronic island of Hydra is bathed in sunlight.