http://stratrisks.com/geostrat/5108
Several Israeli firms are competing for the purchase of Greek state assets as the debt-stricken country pushes ahead with its world-record 50-billion-euro divestment program.
Mekorot Israel National Water Co. is in informal discussions to purchase the Athens and Thessaloniki water and sewage companies. One Israeli group is among 17 anonymous foreign bidders for natural-gas company DEPA. Another has expressed interest in buying weapons manufacturer Hellenic Defense Systems.