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DESFA transfer complete as HRADF heads for record year in privatisation revenues
EconomyFeaturesA major privatisation reached its conclusion on Thursday with the transfer of the Hellenic Gas Transmission System Operator (DESFA) to its purchasing consortium.
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Greece rises through the ranks for LNG transport tankers
EconomyFeaturesGreece is consolidating its position as an LNG transporter with the number of tankers rising noticeably in recent years, according to data from several sources.
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Fourth review talks move along but some obstacles yet to be cleared
EconomyProgrammeGreece and the institutions took another step towards reaching a staff-level agreement on Wednesday as some issues were apparently settled, although much more needs to be done before talks in Athens wrap up on Saturday.
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Concern over prior actions grows, debt talks approach crucial juncture
EconomyProgrammeThe race to complete as many of the fourth review’s 88 prior actions as possible in the coming days is dominating the Greek government’s agenda, although what will follow the conclusion of the programme also seems to be on the mind of coalition officials.
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Pressure mounts on coalition to complete fourth review prior actions
PoliticsGreek PoliticsThe Greek government is waiting to hear from Friday’s meeting of the Washington Group to get a clearer understanding of where its lenders stand on the issues that hold the key to making a successful programme exit this summer, including debt relief and fiscal measures.
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Tsakalotos sees timely conclusion to fourth review despite growing doubts
EconomyProgrammeSeeking to counter the recent concern expressed about whether the government will be able to meet its deadlines regarding the completion of the 88 prior actions in the fourth review, Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos has insisted that everything will be concluded on time.
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Doubts about whether package deal with lenders is feasible by June
EconomyProgrammeThe completion of the fourth review and the possibility that a delay in ticking off the 88 prior actions could push Greece and its lenders to the limit is back in focus this week.
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Progress on new property values but concerns about energy privatisation
EconomyProgrammeA 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.
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Fourth review begins, with Athens and creditors also focussing on post-MoU era
EconomyProgrammeDiscussions 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.
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Cyprus EEZ keeps Greek-Turkish relations on edge
PoliticsForeign PolicyTensions 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.