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PPC, Hellenikon present government with first test of problem solving mettle To the extent that government is an exercise in handling short-term obstacles thrown up by events, the dire state of Public Power Corporation’s (PPC) finances and unblocking the flagship Hellinikon investment are the first hurdles faced by Kyriakos Mitsotakis’s administration.
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EconomyFeatures
Fears and reassurances over PPC's dire finances After a disastrous set of full year results for 2018 which showed net losses of over half a billion euros from continued operations, the future of the Public Power Corporation (PPC) has been a topic of hot debate in recent weeks.
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EconomyProgramme
Primary residences and lignite units top agenda ahead of Eurogroup Although Greece is not on the agenda for Monday’s Eurogroup, the meeting will provide Finance Minister Euclid Tsakalotos with the chance to discuss with the country’s lenders a range of issues related to the post-bailout commitments the government has to complete.
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EconomyFeatures
PPC lignite unit bids fall flat in blow to privatisations The Public Power Corporation’s (PPC) divestment of 40 percent of its lignite capacity has hit an obstacle as it emerged that the bid process for two lignite units had attracted very little interest.
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EconomyProgramme
Lenders put spotlight back on pending reforms ahead of second post-MoU review As Greece approaches the six-month mark after officially exiting its final bailout programme, the government’s to-do list still remains substantial.
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EconomyProgramme
Privatisation projects gather pace as Athens targets 2 bln in revenue for 2018 The government will be looking to demonstrate a significant reduction in its list of 88 prior actions by the June 21 Eurogroup, including covering ground on several major privatisations.
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EconomyProgramme
High expectations and landmarks on road to privatisations in 2018 Greece’s privatisation programme is a key component in the institutions and the Greek authorities’ growth projections as the asset development programme which includes direct sales, concessions, securitisations and other forms of monetisation is expected to contribute to boosting private investment.
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EconomyFeatures Report on PPC’s viability ruffles feathers and shakes share price A leaked report by a consultancy firm on the Public Power Corporation (PPC) sent the majority state-owned entity’s stock price falling earlier this week after it raised concerns about PPC’s viability.
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EconomyProgramme Complications over reforms cast doubt on June target for global deal With 10 days to go until the meeting of the Euro Working Group on April 12, the onus is on the Greek government to start ticking off more prior actions even though speculation is rife that a global deal between Athens and the lenders may have to wait until July, rather than June.
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EconomyProgramme HRADF outlines major privatisation plan, no timelines given The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) this week released an outline for the completion of several major privatisations, though no deadlines or timelines were specified.