Greece

As representatives of the Greek government and the country?s international creditors continued tough talks on a proposed list of Greek reforms in Brussels, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras addressed Parliament in a speech that attacked the political opposition and failed to yield much detail about the suggested package of measures.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras will ask the opposition to clarify its stance on negotiations conducted by the government  with partners. All this will take place at 20:00 local time when Mr. Tsipras will address the plenary.

The leftist SYRIZA government’s latest attempt to table and win approval of a set of reforms – as mandated by Eurozone creditors – enters a final stretch this week.

By Lefteris Papadimas & Caroline Copley

Greece's biggest creditor Germany said on Monday that the euro zone would give Athens no further financial aid until it has a more detailed list of reforms and some are enacted into law, adding to scepticism over plans presented last week.

By Marcus Bensasson & Paul Tugwell

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, facing euro-area demands for a credible economic plan, is fending off allies at home who are spoiling for a fight.

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Representatives from Greece and its lenders continued talks in Brussels for a third consecutive day on Monday with the aim of reaching an agreement on the reforms that could unlock bailout funding for Athens.

By John Geddie

Greek bond yields edged up on Monday as investors cautiously waited to see whether Athens would come up with a list of reforms sufficient to unlock much-needed bailout cash.

Alternate Finance Minister Dimitris Mardas states that labor issues were the main area of discussion with the Brussels group. "We said 'no' to the mass layoffs, there is no disagreement as far as regards to pensions and VAT," said Mardas on Monday said in statements to private MEGA TV.

Traffic restriction began in Piraeus on Monday as work began to extend the tram line to the port.

Drivers are advised to follow the diversions put in place by authorities. The work on the tram extension from the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) in Neo Faliro is scheduled to last until October 2016.

Work is also underway on the extension of the metro to Piraeus.