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Economy
Russian Railways΄ Eyes Participation in the Privatisation of Greek Assets
The Russian Railways are discussing the possibility of participating in the privatisation of Greek assets, through a joint venture of Greek and western European companies, the head of the Russian state company Vladimir Yakunin told reporters.
"We are holding talks...
Economy
Russian Railways Wants to Privatize Greek Port
Russian Railways chief Vladimir Yakunin has asked President Vladimir Putin to support its participation in the privatization of the Greek port of Thessaloniki, a news report said Wednesday.
The selection of candidates may begin as early as June, according to...
Greece
No VAT For Shipping Through Piraeus
Hoping to kick start investor interest and lure more business, Greece will exempt big companies that ship products to Greece and use the port of Piraeus as a hub from its 23 percent Valued Added Tax (VAT) which is...
Economy
Hewlett-Packard Picks Piraeus as Transit Center
The Greek Development Ministry has confirmed a provisional agreement recently signed between Cosco and Hewlett-Packard (HP) for the use of Dock II in Piraeus, which appears to be a very promising deal that bodes well for other investments, too.
The...
Economy
Former Greek Railways Officials Charged With Embezzlement
ATHENS – Thirteen former executives of Greece’s money-bleeding Hellenic Railways (OSE,) one of the companies the coalition government led by New Democracy Prime Minister Antonis Samaras is trying to sell off, have been charged with stealing state funds and...