The protests are organized by the two major trade unions, namely of civil servants (ADEDY) and private sector workers (GSEE), because of the changes in the pension system that the government is planning to introduce.

The discontented residents of the island of Kos who are protesting against the construction of a hotspot were out in the streets of the island shortly before Panos Kammenos arrived there.

Yesterday the Greek government submitted to the representatives of creditors a proposal that provides for a maximum tax rate of 50% for individuals and for the collection of at least 300 million euro in annual revenue.