MacroPolis

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.

Balance of payments shows shipping on course for bumper year, but economic benefits unclear

By: Georgia Nakou

Shipping provided the one bright spot in Greece’s trade balance in May, with transportation contributing 2.16 billion in receipts, compared to 1.44 billion the same month last year, an increase of 50 pct