The Greek government is hoping the eurozone finance ministers will deem the proposals enough to pave the way for the release of some funding to Athens within March.

“The incident in question showed that provocative behaviour,” says a Greek diplomatic offical.

Recovering addicts are still receiving excessive penalties while the real offenders escape proper punishment.

60 new doctors will receive an extra 450 euros a month incentive for three years to help cover the shortage of medics on many Cycladic and Dodecanese islands.

Turkey had withdrawn its notice reserving an extensive area of air space over the Aegean from March 2 to December 31.

Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis met with his deputies and other officials to discuss ways of covering the country’s funding needs and debt obligations.

The Greek government has asked Russia to partially lift the food embargo which has taken a hefty toll on exports.

Greece is protesting Turkey’s move to reserve a large chunk of airspace over the Aegean Sea for military manoeuvres.

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras confident the country won’t have to seek a third international bailout after the four month extension period ends.

Four draft laws will be unveiled this week in order to tackle the social impact of the crisis.