The Hellenic Post, which is separate from telecommunications, is a public service enterprise of the State under the supervision of the Ministry of National Economy and the Ministry of Transport and Communications. Principal functions Its main functions are to ensure collection, sorting, conveyance and delivery of postal items throughout the country and abroad. Regulator Ministry of Transport and Communications. It is also in charge of international relations. It shall also perform any other task necessary in connection with the Post.
Any person carrying such correspondence is punishable by a fine.
Competition The limits of competition in the international and domestic services are not defined with regard to the universal service or the monopoly. The Hellenic Post itself determines the scope of postal services. Tariffs The Ministry of Transport and Communications is responsible for postal rates as a whole. The Hellenic Post is required to make a profit. It receives income from terminal dues, and subsidies from the State.