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Can Greece learn to love renewable energy?

By: Omaira Gill

Greece is one of the most fossil-fuel dependent countries in the European Union, and has struggled to shake off this label at a time when the production of energy from renewable sources is one of the fastest growing sectors in the world.

After calm summer, hectic September lies ahead for Greek government

Although August appears to be a relatively quiet month for the government, particularly compared to the previous months and last year, there is a list of 15 prior actions the government is supposed to implement by mid-September to receive the next aid tranche of 2.8 billion euros.

Energy cooperation provides platform for Greece and Bulgaria to strengthen ties

Greece and Bulgaria should seek ways to enhance their cooperation and model their relationship on the one between Germany and France, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boiko Borisov is said to have told his Greek counterpart Alexis Tsipras when the pair met in Sofia earlier this week.

First phase of process to find strategic investor for ADMIE completed

The Public Power Corporation (PPC) announced on Tuesday evening the completion of the first phase for the sale of a 24-percent stake in the Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE).

First review completed but more prior actions lie ahead for Greece

Following the agreement reached at the Eurogroup Working Group (EWG) on Thursday, parts of the supplemental memorandum of understanding (MoU) were revealed over the weekend.

Government tables amendments with aim of securing bailout tranche within days

The government tabled in Parliament on Wednesday evening four amendments regarding most, but not all, of the pending prior actions required for the disbursement of the next bailout tranche of 7.5 billion euros.

HRADF's updated plan for 19 privatisation projects published

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) asset development plan was published in the Government Gazette on Wednesday following its approval from the government’s Economic Policy governing council.

Greece and lenders seen inching towards deal on ADMIE

The Greek government and the institutions have reportedly reached an initial agreement on the privatisation of the electricity transmission company (ADMIE), which is one of the 13 milestones Greece has to implement to receive the next sub-tranche of 1 billion.

Energy drives closer cooperation between Greece, Cyprus and Egypt

Greece, Cyprus and Egypt have agreed to accelerate talks on the outstanding issues related to the delineation of the three countries' Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ).

Kerry positive during Athens visit, shows keen interest in Cyprus and energy

Strong support for Greece over its struggle to handle the refugee situation and the economic reform programme were the main public messages to emerge from the visit to Athens by US Secretary of State John Kerry last Friday.