The compensation for the Public Power Corporation (PPC) after the Independent Power Transmission Operator (ADMIE) spin-off will be given in its total and as provided by the Greek state, Environment and Energy Minister Panos Skourletis said in a conference on Monday.

"2016 marks the beginning of a new course for National Bank, which next year celebrates its 175-year anniversary," its governor Louka Katselli on Monday said ahead of the listing of new shares in the stock market.

Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide and its Greek partner Copelouzos Group today signed contracts with the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF) for the 40-year concessions to operate, manage, develop and maintain 14 regional airports in Greece.  The transaction closing is expected during the autumn of 2016, at which time full payment of the €1.234 billion upfront concession fee will be made by the Fraport consortium in tandem with the takeover of operations at the 14 airports.