Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and EU Commissioner for Migration, Home Affairs and Citizenship Dimitris Avramopoulos on Tuesday had a meeting at Maximos Mansion, with their statements reflecting a convergence of views on changes over EU migration policy.

Greece’s economy minister said on Thursday he believed the government would reach a deal with its eurozone peers on planned reforms next week, unblocking the necessary funding for the cash-strapped country.

Incidents occurred Tuesday evening in Exarcheia after the end of a protest rally by groups of “antiauthoritarians”, seeking the abolition of type C prisons.