Out-of-court debt settlement reaches all-time high in Nov

Out-of-court debt settlement reaches all-time high in Nov

File photo. The number of successful debt settlements reached through the out-of-court mechanism reached a historic high in November, according to an announcement by the National Economy and Finance Ministry on Monday. Successful debt settlements increased by approximately 73% in November, reaching 1,991 in number and corresponding to initial debts worth approximately 600 million euros, …

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Tax reform ‘essential’ for Cyprus

Tax reform ‘essential’ for Cyprus

The Cypriot Minister of Finance, Makis Keravnos. The Cypriot government will present its blueprint for a tax reform in early 2025, Finance Minister Makis Keravnos announced. Speaking at an open discussion event organized by the GRM Professional Training Center in Limassol, themed “The Upcoming Tax Reform in Cyprus: Purpose, Guidelines and Timelines,” the minister said …

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Greek deputy speaker attends Doha Forum, highlights cooperation with Qatar

Greek deputy speaker attends Doha Forum, highlights cooperation with Qatar

[AMNA] The 22nd Doha Forum, held last weekend, was attended by the first deputy speaker of the Greek Parliament, Yiannis Plakiotakis, who held a series of meetings with senior state officials. Plakiotakis even participated in the opening ceremony of the forum, which was attended by the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, …

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ATHEX: Index keeps rising in the new week

ATHEX: Index keeps rising in the new week

After the credit rating upgrade for Greece by Scope Ratings and the favorable reports on Greek bank stock prices, the local bourse extended its rising streak to six sessions on Monday. In this period the main index has risen by over 5% to highs unseen since late September. Capital Link’s Greek stocks roadshow in New …

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Olympic athlete Tentoglou helps Grevena gymnastics club with donation

Olympic athlete Tentoglou helps Grevena gymnastics club with donation

[InTime News] The Grevena Gymnastics Club in Western Macedonia expressed gratitude to two-time Olympic gold medalist Miltos Tentoglou for his generous donation, which will be used to purchase new equipment for the athletes. “Miltos may have achieved global success, but he has never forgotten the club where his journey began,” the club said in a …

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Worker killed in Naxos factory accident

Worker killed in Naxos factory accident

File photo. A 62-year-old man died Monday in an accident at a concrete production factory on the island of Naxos. The victim was reportedly cleaning machinery when he was pulled into it, dying instantly. Firefighters worked for hours to recover his body, with paramedics and police also responding to the scene. The Naxos police department …

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Mitsotakis unveils holiday support for families

Mitsotakis unveils holiday support for families

File photo. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced initiatives to ease holiday expenses for families. “Supporting families remains our priority,” Mitsotakis said Monday in a social media post. The “Christmas Basket” and “Household Basket” programs, starting Wednesday, will include festive staples such as lamb, turkey, pies and chocolates to reduce holiday meal costs. Additionally, a “Santa’s …

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The three points of government action on banks

The three points of government action on banks

The low interest rates on deposits, the high commissions for a number of banking services or transactions, as well as the slow pace in granting mortgage loans constitute the three levels of government intervention in banks. The aim, according to the statements of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, is “to make them realize that they must …

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First arrest for vandalism at newly inaugurated Thessaloniki metro

First arrest for vandalism at newly inaugurated Thessaloniki metro

A 19-year-old man appeared before a single-member misdemeanor court in Thessaloniki after being arrested for vandalizing the Venizelos station of the northern port city’s newly inaugurated metro system. He is charged with property damage involving an asset designated for public benefit. The trial has been postponed, and the suspect was released. According to a police …

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