Search
-
Implementation snags hang over ambitious post-Covid recovery plans
PoliticsGreek PoliticsFinance Minister Theodoros Skylakakis. They include 4 projects for green transition with a combined budget of just over 50 million euros, 6 projects worth 227 million euros for digital transformation, half... the flow of funds. Another 57 projects worth 1.7 billion euros have been approved for inclusion
5% -
Plans for Hellinikon development set out, emphasis on real estate revenues
EconomyFeaturesNew details about the development project at the former Athens airport, Hellinikon, have revealed... promises, the New Democracy government appears eager to move the stalled project along. The news... financing requirements of the project in light of the other two investors withdrawing. During
5% -
EU Council boosts recovery fund hopes, falls short on Turkey
PoliticsGreek Politicsof the pressure ministers have been under this year to protect businesses and jobs. Greece has submitted its proposals regarding how it plans to use the available funds, with more than 50 pct going on projects related to the green and digital transitions. Athens is currently in talks with the Commission
5% -
EU deal appears promising for Greece, but success rides on efficient use of funds
PoliticsGreek Politicsis in the proposal and what projects Greece might propose for funding. All national plans will have to focus on the green transition and digital transformation, two areas that Mitsotakis has already highlighted... emerge in the coming years regarding disbursements or there is controversy over the projects that New
5% -
Newsletter 259 -24/07/2020
projects Greece might propose for funding. All national plans will have to focus on the green....” It represents a significant opportunity for Greece to drive transformative projects, while also... tests for the government are to identify projects that will genuinely be able to steer Greece away from
5% -
PM unveils 'Greece 2.0' plan to use EU recovery funds, transform economy
Economyin the form of grants, 6 billion euros will be given over to the Green Transition – one of four..., which the government has called “Greece 2.0”, includes around 170 investment projects and reforms... are also spread out of the other three. Under this pillar, the plan has projects including the build
5% -
Can Greece learn to love renewable energy?
EconomyFeaturesfor the green power they generate.[8] Furthermore, Greece has invested heavily in wind turbines. The country’s.../uploads/2016/06/GSR_2016_KeyFindings1.pdf [2] https://www.dei.gr/en/i-dei/i-etairia/tomeis-drastiriotitas...&language=en-US [6] http://energytransition.de/2016/06/the-evolution-of-renewable-energy-sources-res
5% -
New waste strategy dials down recycling targets, promises to address landfill problems
PoliticsGreek Politicsminister on his green economy initiative. The launch acted as a reminder that while Mitsotakis aspires... leaders. However, many of the obstacles standing in the way of new projects stem from planning issues... this or any other specific projects. While the climbdown on waste management targets may have been
5% -
Eurogroup to approve release of bond profits but bid to repurpose funds falls flat
EconomyProgrammeby the European Commission. This will lead to a green light for the 767 million euros in ANFA and AMP profits.... Instead, the government now seems to be preparing a list of investment projects it wants... prepared a list of schemes, including digital projects, waste collection in tourist areas
5% -
New Democracy's 2021 agenda focusses on reforms, social support
PoliticsGreek Politics-friendly reforms to attract investments; the green transition; boosting skills; reforming public... and streamlined permits for energy projects, changes to the university entry system, public... highway projects in Crete and the Peloponnese, the extension of the Athens metro and progress
5%