"There was convergence in practical issues and this is positive. We did not reach an agreement because Turkey's proposals were extremely radical for the majority of the EU member states," Alternate Foreign Minister responsible for European Affairs Nikos Xydakis stated to Athina 9.84 FM on Tuesday referring to the EU-Turkey Summit on the refugee issue.

The funeral for 55-year-old Greek-American George Patouchas will take place on Friday at 10 am. Patouchas was murdered in his shop in Astoria by a 23-year-olod maniac, Sunday at noon. A minute's silence was observed at the event of the New York City Council for Greek Independence.

"I think that the results of the summit could only be described as a step forward," Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras early on Tuesday said and stressed the need to make more steps forward, because the images from Idomeni are tragic.

The heads of the creditors’ missions to Greece return to Athens on Tuesday, just over a month after their departure.