Follow Greece Investment Immigration for insights on doing business in Greece: According to a report by Reuters on April 19, the Greek Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday that Shenzhen Airport and Fute Asset Management Co., Ltd. are interested in purchasing Athens International Airport, which the Greek government plans to sell next year.

As part of the bailout agreement with the European Union and the International Monetary Fund, Greece is required to sell assets. So far, Athens International Airport has attracted many potential buyers from China, Russia, and the United States, outnumbering those from the European Union. Athens International Airport is jointly owned and managed by Germany's Hochtief AG and the Greek government, with Hochtief holding a 40% stake. The airport has an annual passenger throughput of approximately 13 million. The Greek government holds a 55% stake in Athens International Airport and aims to sell at least 30%.
The Greek Ministry of Finance stated in a declaration that Shenzhen Airport and Fute Asset Management Co., Ltd. have expressed interest in purchasing the stakes held by Hochtief and the Greek government.



