Hard Rock International has announced a bid of $1.1 billion for the Greece casino rights at Hellenikon International Airport near Athens.
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Shipping Minister Yannis Plakiotakis Gives “Go Ahead” on Cosco Moves
The Cosco-managed Piraeus Port Authority (PPA), is set to re-file a master plan after a green light from Greece’s new shipping minister.
Greek Privatization: Is It Time to Reinvestigate the Drachma?
A dissenting view on the question of privatization and questionable politics in Greece.
Is Fraport Greece Mucking Up the Off-season for Crete?
In news from Chania, regional authorities met last week with Fraport Greece CEO Alexander Zinell to discuss ways to attract companies to the region. At the to discuss expanding the horizons for Chania’s “Daskaloyiannis” airport, concerns were expressed about Ryanair’s decision to scrap its base in Chania. Underneath the positive news though, stakeholders in Crete worry the German company may be mucking up any shot at off-season tourism wins.