Tsipras subsequently dropped his virulent anti-bailout stance and ended up implementing the reforms demanded by Greece’s creditors. Around 2,000 officers, a police helicopter and drones were deployed for the visit, which ends Friday afternoon. Streets and subway stations were closed for security reasons. Greece emerged from its third and final bailout last August, but its economy will remain under strict supervision and the government has pledged further reforms to ensure the public finances remain on track. The two leaders also discussed migration, an issue on which the positions of Tsipras and Merkel have been ... (full story)