To mark the 30th anniversary of the EU flag, the eurozone countries are to issue a special commemorative coin chosen by the citizens and residents of member countries of the euro among the five designs that have already qualified.

European Economic and Monetary Affairs Commissioner Pierre Moscovici reported on Monday significant progress in the negotiations between Greece and its EU partners, adding however that time is running out.

Greece must finally eliminate the economic distortions and dysfunctions that have undermined the country's course and future, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras stressed on Monday while addressing the annual general meeting of the Hellenic Federation of Enteprises (SEV).