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Institutions, Athens start new round of review talks as e-auctions get green light
Talks between the institutions and the Greek government are due to resume on Tuesday with hopes of a staff-level agreement (SLA) being reached by the end of the year growing after notaries decided to end their strike so that electronic auctions can start on Wednesday.
Institutions head back to Athens in search of SLA by end of week
The institutions are returning to Athens this week with the aim of having a staff-level agreement (SLA) in place before Monday’s Eurogroup.
Energy at forefront as Athens prepares for creditors’ return
Athens has reached a comprehensive agreement on energy issues, which was one of the biggest obstacles in the way of a staff-level agreement (SLA) being secured by December 4.
Deal seen on energy liberalisation as third review SLA edges closer
Just a few days are left before the institutions return to Athens in search of Staff-Level Agreement (SLA) before the December 4 Eurogroup and it appears that one of the big-ticket items in the third review has been settled.
Coalition appears to reach common ground with notaries over property auctions
The government believes that it has reached an understanding with Greece’s notaries that will lead to them calling off their strike and allowing electronic auctions to begin at the end of the month.
EC upbeat on reforms paying off, as long as they continue
In a background paper published on Monday, the European Commission (EC) takes stock of the progress in the first two thirds of Greece’s European Stability Mechanism (ESM) programme and provides an overview of the measures undertaken to date to achieve its four main objectives.
IMF adds to calls for no further delays to e-auctions
The International Monetary Fund has added its voice to those on the lenders’ side calling for the Greek government to ensure that electronic auctions are up and running as soon as possible, with the issue gradually becoming one of the defining aspects of the third review.
Minister proposes way forward for auctions as pressure mounts from banks, creditors
After discussions with notaries on Wednesday, the Greek government has proposed a way of overcoming concerns about their safety during auctions of properties that have been repossessed by banks.
Effort to end notaries' strike amid concern for auctions, NPLs
The Greek government is searching for a way to overcome the concerns raised by notaries regarding property auctions, which has led to the latter group refusing to take part in any more such transactions this year.
Eurogroup sees review conclusion in sight, warns over property auctions
Monday’s Eurogroup appeared to send an upbeat message regarding the prospects of the third review being completed before the end of the year but also came with a warning regarding possible further delays in launching electronic auctions.