
Greek govt plans stake sell-offs
Minister of Finance Giorgos Alogoskoufis said the government is planning to sell stakes in Agricultural Bank, Hellenic Telecommunications and Emporiki Bank, following the recent successful placement in lottery operator OPAP. The privatization of Postal Savings Banks will be delayed and is now expected to take place in the first half of 2006. It could involve a 25-30 pct stake, Alogoskoufis said.