Yesterday, during his meeting with Greek President Karolos Papoulias, PASOK head and governmental Vice President Evangelos Venizelos at the Presidential Mansion declared, "...we want economic growth, employment, and a Europe that is friendly and there for the people. I hope that this message will be understood. No one can tolerate austerity and unemployment", according to ANA-MPA.  

In Cyprus, the Economic Sentiment Indicator (ESI) increased this month, marking the thirteenth consecutive month it has risen.

Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras and European Energy Commissioner Gunther Oettinger met today and discussed the continent's natural gas strategy, to advance the nation's energy resources.