The rewarding of Zannis Frantzeskos with Nammos beach without a tender and beyond
Ultimately, miracles never end, especially when it concerns Mr. Nammos, known to the world as Zannis Frantzeskos. And when we refer to miracles, we mean that while following revelations by Banking News regarding "caps" (debts) of at least 22 million euros to the State and EFKA—which are steadily increasing—forced collection procedures were initiated according to secure information. At the same time, he both secures tax clearance and participates in a tender.
The deep institutional problem
And the question is: by what criteria are public property contracts for beachfront leasing renewed?. Indeed, how does the "adjacent business" process continue with a simple application, an "uncontrolled" tax clearance, and a digital signature from the public administration?. And this is the reality regarding the Nammos beach, which has been consistently granted to him in recent years for a pittance compared to the revenues collected. This is the process!. We are not talking about any substantial control by any public authority!. Truly, does this not constitute a deep institutional problem?. Because in this specific case, the issue is not entrepreneurial but directly concerns the public interest, as it involves the concession of high-value public land exploitation.
The burning questions
It would be interesting to hear the opinion of the competent Deputy Minister, Kotsiras, as well as those responsible for the General Secretariat of Public Property and the Land Service, so that the following can be clearly clarified:
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For what reason is an open bidding tender not conducted, as happens on other beaches in the country, to ensure competition and the highest possible price for the State?.
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Why, in this specific case, is the "adjacent business" procedure repeatedly chosen, which excludes every other interested party and does not allow for market-based pricing?.
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How is it documented that this choice serves the public interest, when it deprives the State of the possibility of achieving higher revenues?.
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Who checks the actual solvability?.
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What are the substantial concession criteria?.
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How is the interest of the State ensured?.
Entanglements
Truthfully, have those responsible and involved realized that the case might come to the attention of Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis, who does not tolerate such things?. Do they truly realize what might happen with the intervention of judicial authorities, who, as we are informed, have taken knowledge of the facts?. The investigation continues….
Nikos Karoutzos
nkaroutzos@gmail.com
www.bankingnews.gr
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