Athens News Agency: News in English, 11-02-26
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[01] Helliniko project touted
[01] Helliniko project touted
(ANA-MPA) -- The government on Saturday expressed its volition to
attract a strategic international investor to exploit the site of the
former Athens airport and surrounding land at the Helliniko site, while
promising to create a "Central Park-like" green space in the otherwise
congested Greek capital.
Speaking just days after his latest trip to Qatar, Minister of State
Haris Pamboukis said the government's proposal for the roughly
550-hectare tract of land will be ready by the fall.
The minister, who is responsible for large-scale and "strategic"
investments, said the interest by the Qatari side, noting that "Qatar
has shown a significant interest; if the Helliniko project proceeds
then others will follow".
He also said the project will provide a major economic, social and
environmental boost for the greater Athens area, while he said oil-rich
and service-sector savvy Qatar has both the economic size and
international experience to implement complex development projects at
the highest level.
Pamboukis' interview was carried in the Saturday edition of the Athens
daily "Ta Nea". (ANA-MPA)
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