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Astir Palace Deal Expected to be Signed on Dec 30

The signing of the new agreement for the sale of the Astir Palace Resort to consortium Jermyn Street Real Estate by National Bank and Greek state privatization fund TAIPED is expected to take place on Wednesday, December 30.

Piraeus Port: Procedure for Submission of Final Bids for Majority Stake Completed

The procedure for the submission of binding offers for a majority stake in Piraeus Port Authority, the operator of Greece's biggest port, was completed on Monday.

Greece Signs Airports Deal with Fraport-Copelouzos

Τhe 40-year concession agreement between the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) and the consortium of Fraport AG-Copelouzos for the upgrade, maintenance, management and operation of 14 Greek regional airports was signed on Monday.

Greek Airports Deal to Go Down in Black and White

The privatization agreement between the government and German contractor Fraport-Slentel for the management of 14 regional airports in Greece is set to be finalized in 10 days.

Greece Assets Fund Pushing Privatization Projects

Greece’s assets fund is moving ahead with projects that have been put on hold since the elections in January, with top priorities the privatization of a 30 percent share of Athens International Airport (AIA) and 14 regional airports.

Piraeus Port Sale Set for Sept., Authorities Eye Creation of Parallel Administrator

Procedures for the sale of a 51 percent stake in the Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) are set to come to a close in September, with the relevant authorities examining setting up a parallel port body which will exercise control over the new buyer, Greek media report.

OLP Head Resigns at Odds Over Majority Stake Sale of Piraeus Port

Piraeus Port Authority (OLP) Chairman and Chief Executive Yiorgos Anomeritis resigned from his post on Wednesday, citing among other things his disagreement over the privatization of the port.

German Fraport Airport Contract Still Up in the Air

The Greek government has put a 1.2 billion euro deal with Frankfurt-based transport company Fraport for the management of 14 regional airports on hold, citing the need to re-examine the terms and conditions of the agreement.

Privatization of Greek Airports, Ports Pick Up Pace?

The privatization of Greece’s airports and docks, a subject of controversy over the past few months, is said to be proceeding full speed ahead.

Greece Assets Agency Eyes Agios Kosmas as Waterway Hub

The country’s privatization fund, known as TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset and Development Fund), is examining the creation of a metropolitan waterway at Agios Kosmas, southern Attica, in efforts to boost tourism to the Greek capital, Attica’s coasts and island seaside towns.

Greece’s New State Assets Body to Fund Social Security, Not Debt

Greece’s privatization fund, known as TAIPED (Hellenic Republic Asset and Development Fund), will be replaced by the Public Wealth Fund following a decision on Tuesday, by Deputy Finance Minister Nadia Valavani.

Greece Privatization Projects Move Ahead as Scheduled

The privatization of regional airports as well as of the Piraeus port will move ahead as scheduled, the Greek finance ministry said in a document it sent to the Eurogroup on Monday.

Fraport AG-Slentel Consortium Named Preferred Bidder for Greek Regional Airports Tender

Greek state privatization fund TAIPED has selected the Fraport AG-Slentel consortium as its preferred bidder in the tender procedure for the right to manage and operate 14 Greek regional airports.

Major Works in Greece Hit Roadblock

An eight-billion-euro project to develop Hellenikon, Athens’ former airport complex, into a metropolitan park seems to have hit a wall, according to Greek media reports, with the Attica Prefecture appealing the Greek state privatization fund TAIPED decision to ink a deal with...

TAIPED: Three Binding Offers Made For 14 Regional Airports In Greece

Three consortia have submitted binding offers to Greek state privatization fund TAIPED for the right to manage and operate 14 Greek regional airports.

Greece Launches Tender For Peace and Friendship Stadium and Athens Marina

The Greek state privatization fund TAIPED has launched an international tender for the development and management of the Peace and Friendship Stadium (SEF) and the Faliro tourist port (Athens Marina).

China Reaffirms Interest To Acquire Majority Stake In Athens Airport

The Association of Chinese Business Groups reaffirmed its interest in acquiring the majority stake in Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos" in a meeting with Greek Deputy Development Minister Notis Mitarakis on 3 June in the Greek capital.

Privatization Fund Launches Tender For 14 Tourism Properties In Greece

TAIPED, Greece's privatization fund, has launched an open international tender for a cluster of public properties eligible to be developed into boutique hotels or luxury villas/mansions.

Greek State Privatization Fund Launches Tender For Seaside Property In Argolida, Peloponnese

The Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (TAIPED) recently launched an international tender to select a bidder for a seaside property located in the "Sampariza" area in Thermissia, Argolida.

Four Bidders Short-Listed For Astir Palace

TAIPED announced on 26 November that four consortiums were short-listed in the tender for the majority stake in the Astir Palace luxury resort at Vouliagmeni, southern Athens.