| Finally, according to the applicable legal framework, OTE has to make higher lump-sum payments for retirees. |
| The Greek telecommunications company OTE has become a strong investor in Yugoslavia and other Balkan countries. |
| In particular, the investigation showed that since 1996 and up to 2004, OTE allowed 8 173 employees to retire early. |
| The Commission does not challenge the fact that the Greek national telecommunications operator, OTE, about which the honourable Member is enquiring, was a state-owned company. |
| Upon retirement, OTE employees are entitled to a pension in accordance with the conditions set out in the Greek social security legislation that applies to a series of special pension funds, including OTE's pension fund. |
