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Some snags remain in discussion with lenders over new privatisation scheme
During a lengthy meeting with the quartet of Greece’s lenders on Tuesday, government officials discussed in detail privatisations – one of the key issues that need to be settled for there to be an agreement on a new 3-year bailout programme.
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Where next for Greece's troubled privatisation programme under SYRIZA?
Greek privatisations are expected to be one of the subjects discussed at Monday’s Eurogroup, as the government sets out its policies for one of the most troubled aspects of economic policy over the last few years.
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What are Greek coalition's plans for privatisation programme?
One the first and most important issues brought to the forefront by the new government was that of privatisations. Several misters’ statements had a negative impact on the fragile investor sentiment and contributed to the nosedive in the Greek stock market by 14.1 percent during the first week after elections.
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First signs from new Greek government point to awkward meetings with lenders
The first signs of the new Greek government intentions on the economic front were already indicated right after its formation.
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Regional airports deal represents biggest privatisation yet for Greek government
Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) declared on Wednesday the Fraport AG–Slentel Ltd (subsidiary of Copelouzos group) consortium as the preferred of three bidders for the regional airports’ tender.
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Greece's 2015 budget: A breakdown of all the key figures
The Greek Finance Ministry (MoF) tabled in Parliament the 2015 budget on Friday, with the headline figures confirming what had recently been reported.
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Greece shelves water privatisation plans, leaving gap in revenue targets
The government’s plans to sell stakes in Greece’s water companies have now been completely shelved after the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) decided to freeze the privatisation of the state-run firm in Thessaloniki in the wake of a court ruling blocking the sale of the one in Athens.
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Are things looking up for Greece's privatisation programme?
In its latest weekly credit outlook published on Monday, Moody’s said that the “Greek privatization program looks to exceed targets by year-end, a credit positive (for the sovereign)”. This is the first positive comment on privatizations by a rating agency after years of setbacks and underperformance.
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New obstacle for privatisations as court blocks sale of water firm
Greece’s highest administrative court has blocked the sale of the Athens water company, raising new questions about whether the government can meet its revised privatisation targets.
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With troika OK pending, 2014 budget sees primary surplus at 1.6 pct of GDP
The Finance Ministry tabled on Thursday the 2014 budget to Parliament without the final approval of the troika since discussions between the two sides on next year’s fiscal gap and other matters have not yet been concluded.