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The arduous road of privatisation in Greece
AgoraThis week two developments at the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) made headline news. First, the Greek privatisation agency confirmed its medium-term revenue targets. The HRADF’s chief executive officer, Paschalis Bouchoris, in charge since August of this year, argued that TAIPED
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Mitsotakis pledges more benefits, new faces as election build-up intensifies
PoliticsGreek Politicsour country and threw it on the rocks of bankruptcy, to dress up in togas and helmets and pretend
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Defence agreement, views on Turkey attract most interest during Pompeo visit
PoliticsForeign Policyof the S400 which is of a particular interest for the US. Upgraded role? The debate that has begun
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August sees third Greek C/A surplus in a row, reaching 1.82 bln
EconomyMacroeconomybill for oil and ships. Excluding the impact of oil and ships, exports remained almost flat, while... in Greece in August. As a result, the respective 8-month figure remained almost flat in comparison... in Greek stocks. BoG figures also showed that reserve assets remained flat for the second consecutive
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Greece and lenders far apart on foreclosures as housing NPLs keep rising
EconomyProgrammedifference between the Greek government and the institutions during the 3-day visit of the quadriga...) be deemed eligible for protection. The quadriga appeared willing to discuss the threshold of 120,000... local media that the quadriga’s proposal would protect 17.3 percent of those with housing non
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Programme review talks continue, progress on tax, pensions and NPLs at a premium
EconomyProgrammean agreement could be clinched by March 25. The quadriga proposed to the Greek government last week.... According to this quadriga proposal, the current tax-free threshold of 9,550 euros would be lowered... tax break. Both the government and the quadriga proposals result in lower tax for those self
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Most services in Greece see turnover improve in Q1
EconomyMacroeconomyand accounting services (+11.9 percent). On the flipside, the 3 service activities that posted a drop in Q1... for the second consecutive quarter in Q1 2015, with 11 out of 14 service activities posting a rise, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT). In Q4 2014, eight service activities had recorded
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Athens goes over energy plans, eyes enhanced role
PoliticsForeign Policybetween the natural gas systems of Greece and Bulgaria, entering near Komotini and exiting near Stara
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Grand projects and even loftier ambitions drive Greece's energy project bonanza
EconomyFeaturesand Stara Zagora. Whilst relatively modest in length and capacity (it will deliver 3 bcm/y initially
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Athens promotes role as energy hub as PM prepares for talks in Washington
PoliticsForeign Policythe northeastern Greek city of Komotini and Stara Zagora, in central Bulgaria. That includes
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