A man who tortured his dog by dragging him with his motorbike for hours a few months ago, was convicted to 1 year in prison without parole and a fine of 5,000 euros.

The seventh Task Force Report made public today includes praise and recommendations as regards the country's next moves.

Greek government spokeswoman Sophia Voultepsi aknowledged a setback in the negotiation process about the reunification of Cyprus.

According to ELSTAT, the national statistics agency, the percentage of Greeks living below the poverty line (meaning with incomes less than 60% of the average national disposable income) came to 34.6%, or 3,795,100 people.