ATHENS: Several Athens Olympics projects have exceeded initial costs by up to 50 per cent, increasing the likelihood of the Games exceeding its 4.6 billion euro (US$5.60 billion) budget, Greek government officials said on Tuesday.
Deputy culture minister Fani Palli-Petralia said a review of venue construction projects found many to be over budget, in addition to well-publicised delays.
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