Greece needs to make progress in the implementation of pending reforms, while a new agreement between the country and its partners is a necessary precondition for the continuation and strengthening of an economic recovery currently underway, the Bank of Greece said in its annual report.

The community at Halkida, the largest city on the island of Evia, is shocked by the double suicide of a 63-year-old mother and her 27-year-old son.

During his appearance on Mega Channel on Thursday, State Minister for Coordinating Government Operations, Alekos Flambouraris, reassured citizens on the liquidity issue.