With the exception of oil products, the first half of the year saw a growth in exports of 14.8% for EU countries and 11.5% for third countries

An inspection of the Special Control Office found that not a single receipt was issued during a whole business day; it was subsequently established that the cash register was not even registered at the local tax office.

More than 50,000 immigrants have arrived in Greece in July alone according to Frontex, the European Commission announced today. This is a record because it exceeds the total number of immigrants who arrived in the country throughout 2014.

The Greek government has not utilized funds amounting to at least €500 million the EU has earmarked for migration flow management.

The Greek government has less and less room for manoeuvre, as the critical date of 20 August, when the ECB bonds have to be paid, is coming dangerously close

The reason is the expected reform of the pension system, which will be introduced after the adoption of the third bailout for Greece. The changes will most likely include scrapping of early retirement and raising of the retirement age

Greek media report that the creditors are expected to send the draft agreement to the Greek Government by Saturday in order to launch a discussion on its specifics