Opposition SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras on Tuesday met a delegation of the Union of Greek Chambers ahead of the Thessaloniki International Fair (TIF) in September.

A nineteen-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the double murder in Messinia. Another nineteen-year-old is being sought by police as an accomplice.

While Greek banks are reducing their presence in Southeastern Europe, Greek companies from the retail sector are going ahead with investments in Romania and Bulgaria.