MacroPolis

Record FDI flow into Greece raises bar, but is it sustainable?

By: Georgia Nakou

Greece has reported record flows of inward investment in 2021 and looks set to exceed the amount again in 2022.

Privatisation of key northern ports on hold amid strategic rethink

The ports of Alexandroupoli and Kavala in northern Greece are to remain under state control, according to a surprise announcement made last week.

Updated privatisation plan seeks to make up for ground lost in 2020

Greece’s asset development fund (HRADF) released its updated development plan on Monday, which outlines the latest information on the 23 projects that the fund is engaged in.

HRADF development plan reviews privatisation actions for the rest of the year

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) has revised its asset development plan (ADP) for the remainder of the year.

Contribution made by privatisations to GDP since 2010 underlined in new study

Greece’s Foundation for Economic and Industrial research (IOBE) has presented a new study which shows that between 2011 to 2019, privatisations provided an important boost to annual GDP.

Coronavirus to delay much of privatisation plan

Greece’s privatisations have stalled under the coronavirus pandemic, with most major privatisations making no progress.

Govt delivers diaspora vote, leads polls but receives Hellinikon complaint

A rare moment of consensus has led to Greek Parliament allowing Greeks living abroad to vote in national elections from their country of residence as a new wide-ranging opinion poll indicates New Democracy is still dominating its rivals.

HRADF development plan lays out list of actions pending for privatisations

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) has noted in its revised business development plan that a number of barriers still remain in place for several major privatisations to move forward, including the redevelopment of the Hellinikon.

Airport privatisation set for take-off as more sales head for runway

The privatisation of the Athens International Airport (AIA) moved forward a step this week when the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) announced that 10 investment schemes expressed interest in the first phase of acquiring a 30 percent stake in the airport currently held by HRADF.

ND promotes positive narrative abroad, away from inquiry clash at home

While the domestic political agenda continues to be debated by the tug-of-war over the Novartis affair, the government continues to try to promote abroad a narrative based on progress and renewal.