Qatari Diar is in talks with National Bank of Greece SA for the Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A., Bloomberg reported, citing three people with knowledge of the matter. The National Bank of Greece and the Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund, which own the property, put out an international public tender on January 16, 2013 for Astir Palace.

Greece reportedly launches an international public tender for Hellenikon S.A. and Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A., Azeri-Press reported. National Bank of Greece SA and Hellenic Republic Asset Development Fund (HRADF), shareholder of Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A. have invited potential investors to submit first expressions of interest for the acquisition of a majority stake in company.The deadline for the first phase of the tender is February 28, 2013. Also, HRADF proceeds to the second phase of the tender for Hellenikon with three bidders Lamda Development SA, Elbit Cochin Island Ltd. and London & Regional Properties. The eligible investors wll now submit their binding offers for the acquisition of Hellenikon.

National Bank of Greece SA is seeking to sell Astir Palace Vouliagmeni S.A. Aristotelis Karytinos, General Manager of real estate at National Bank of Greece, said Astir Palace complex has already drawn investors interest. National Bank of Greece and Greece's privatization fund, which owns part of the property, will put out a public tender in coming months.