Govt spox: Greece spending 3% of GDP on support measures

Greece is spending more than 3 percent of its annual GDP to protect households and businesses, and is a leader in amid the ongoing global crisis, government spokesperson Yannis Economou said on Monday, speaking during a regular press briefing.

“The government is doing everything it can. We stand next to citizens,” he said, adding that additional measures to contain fuel prices will be announced on Tuesday.