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Progress on new property values but concerns about energy privatisation

A key prior action, involving the recalculation of property values so they can be fed into the ENFIA real estate tax, appears on the way towards completion but questions have arisen regarding another key deliverable.

Fourth review begins, with Athens and creditors also focussing on post-MoU era

Discussions on the fourth review began in Athens on Monday, with the Greek government and its lenders facing many issues to contend with over the coming weeks.

Cyprus EEZ keeps Greek-Turkish relations on edge

Tensions are still running high between Athens and Ankara after a Turkish vessel rammed a Greek coast guard boat off the Imia islets in the eastern Aegean on February 12.

Hydrocarbons add to tension between Turkey, Greece and Cyprus

Tensions have risen between Turkey, the Republic of Cyprus and Greece amid Nicosia’s bid to progress with its hydrocarbon plans.

The sale of natural gas firm DEPA and its possible legal complications

On January 15, 2018 the Government Council of Economic Policy approved the national energy plan for the gas sector, for the period 2017-2022 (Decision No 78, Government Gazette B 59/18-01-2018).

Grand projects and even loftier ambitions drive Greece's energy project bonanza

By: Georgia Nakou

Following a bleak few years, Greece’s energy sector is starting to show significant potential, with several major projects moving forward.

Athens, creditors on way to settling energy, labour issues in third review

Electronic auctions are due to begin on Wednesday, with the Greek government hoping that the process runs smoothly and that an agreement with the institutions can be secured by the end of the week.

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.