Main opposition New Democracy's shadow minister for foreign policy George Koumoutsakos on Monday urged the government to convene the National Council on Foreign Policy, while criticising its reaction to the latest provocations from the Turkish side.

There is a series of serious statements that indicate a further deterioration in the Greek-Turkish relations. Here is what has happened:

Greece has potential to plan for its future, beyond the current phase of economic difficulty, Digital Policy, Telecommunications and Media Minister Nikos Pappas said on Monday, visiting the Greek pavilion at the Mobile World Congress trade fair in Barcelona.

Undeterred by grey skies and the threat of rain, Greeks turned out for the traditional kite-flying and the outdoor picnics that usher in the start of Lent on Clean Monday, the first day of Lent in the Orthodox calender. Many areas celebrated with outdoor parties serving Lenten bean soup (fasolada), seafood, halva and the flat, unleavened "lagana" bread.