Greece’s status-quo was upgraded after Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’ visit to Beijing for the “Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation”, Deputy Economy and Development Minister Stergios Pitsiorlas told the press on Monday.

The proceedings of the Greek Parliament have been halted after a serious incident that took place between the Golden Dawn MP Kasidiaris and the New Democracy MP Dendias a few minutes ago.

Greece clinched second spot in the world in the number of blue flags with 486 of its beaches receiving the award, announced the Hellenic Society for the protection of Nature (HSPN), with 12 Greek marinas also picking up blue flags.