Stathakis

Economy Minister Giorgos Stathakis said on Wednesday he is in favor of public-private partnerships with more than one stakeholder for the privatization of the country?s infrastructure.

Greece should reach a deal with its eurozone partners and the International Monetary Fund next week on a package of reforms, which will help to unlock remaining bailout funds, the country's economy minister said on Wednesday.

By Dimitra Manifava

The Economy Ministry is planning to reduce government control over the operation of commercial stores on Sundays.

Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping and Tourism Minister George Stathakis said on Sunday that he is optimistic about the outcome of the negotiations between Greece and its international creditors.

Economy Minister George Stathakis expressed positive expectations for Monday's Eurogroup meeting.

"I believe that today's Eurogroup will take a further step in the right direction," he said while on a visit to Chania, Crete. "The proposals of the government lay the groundwork that helps to conclude the review process of the government's proposal by the end of April."

Minister Giorgos Stathakis received Israeli ambassador to Greece Irit Ben Abba on Friday, with talks touching on Athens’ attempts to end the punishing economic crisis in the country and to return to growth.

Stathakis holds the economy, infrastructure, shipping and tourism portfolio.

Alternate Tourism Minister Elena Kountoura and Economy, Infrastructure, Shipping & Tourism Minister Giorgos Stathakis met on Tuesday with David O'Brien, Ryanair Holdings Chief Commercial Officer.

The CCO presented to the Greek Ministers the Budget airline's plans to expand its activities in Greece within the next few years.

Economy Minister Giorgos Stathakis on Saturday reiterated a campaign pledge by his leftist SYRIZA government to set up a new state entity to manage non-performing mortgages of households below the poverty line.

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras on Friday met with key government officials ahead of announcing his party's program on Sunday and an extraordinary meeting of eurozone finance ministers to discuss Greece next week, the Athens-Macedonian News Agency reported.