Greek PM expected to announce package of financial measures

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will hold a press conference at the Greek capital's Zappeio Hall on Tuesday at 7 p.m., it has been announced.

Tsipras, who will be accompanied by his government's economic policy officials, is expected to announce a package of new financial measures ahead of general elections later this year.

Earlier on Tuesday, Tsipras met with his economic policy aides at the Maximos Mansion.