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Gazprom head in Athens on Tuesday for energy talks
The head of Russian gas giant Gazprom Alexei Miller will be in Athens on Tuesday for talks with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras and Energy Minister Panagiotis Lafazanis, the Greek energy ministry said in a statement on Monday.
They are due to discuss «current energy issues of interest,» the ministry said. Gazprom spokesman Sergei Kuprianov confirmed Miller's visit.
Boat with dozens of migrants runs aground off Rhodes, at least three dead [Update]
A wooden sailboat carrying dozens of immigrants ran aground on Monday off the coast of the Greek island of Rhodes and at least three people have drowned, the Greek coast guard said.
More than 90 people were rescued and 30 of those taken to hospital. The boat was totally wrecked, the coasr guard said.
Bulgaria C-Bank 'Warned Greek-Owned Banks' over Grexit Scenario
Bulgaria's central bank recommended Greek-owned banks to clean their portfolios of securities and deposits which "could incur losses" if Greece leaves the euro, media reports suggest.
The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) "kindly advised" in March those financial entities, Capital daily quotes a source from a lending institution whose shareholders include Greek citizens.
Govt will assist work of the Greek police
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras met with Citizens Protection Minister Giannis Panousis on Monday. Tsipras said that the Greek police has a difficult job, adding that the Greek state has zero tolerance for organized groups and corruption. He said that the government and police would collaborate, marking a step towards a new era.
Greece and lenders see progress in Brussels Group talks
There was progress in talks between Greece and its creditors over the weekend but the various sides still have much ground to cover, sources have told Kathimerini.
Both sides have indicated that the Brussels Group technical talks, which were held in Paris, were more productive than recent deliberations between representatives from Athens and the institutions.