The Greek economy will return to growth in the second half of the year, Economy Minister Giorgos Stathakis said on Monday evening on the sidelines of the general meeting of the Federation of Industries of Northern Greece, in Thessaloniki.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras condemned on Monday the mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, that killed 50 people and injured at least 53, saying thoughts and prayers are with the relatives of the victims.

Greece may be joining Russia in the creation of a European pilgrimage route bringing Serbia on board as well, Russian Deputy Culture Minister Alla Manilova said last week, adding that the project will be implemented as part of cooperation with the Council of Europe.