Cyprus bounced checks data for November
ECONOMY A total of 16 bounced checks worth 21,445 euros were recorded in November 2024, according to data released by the Central Bank of Cyprus (CBC) on Wednesday. Source link
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Teen thugs arrested for theft
Four minors, aged 14-17, have been arrested in connection with a series of robberies in Athens. Acting on intelligence from the Security Department of Kallithea, police apprehended the group in the early hours of Monday, after they had committed multiple thefts the previous day. On Sunday, the suspects stole a necklace from another minor waiting …
Intrakat’s debts in Cyprus | eKathimerini.com
Construction company Intrakat, which was contracted to build part of the Paphos-Polis Motorway in Cyprus, is facing significant financial troubles, leaving behind nearly 1 million euros in debts to seven local subcontractors and suppliers. The debts are tied to payments for work done during the construction project, marred by disputes with the Republic of Cyprus …
Minister at EU Transport Council on Thursday
[InTime News] Infrastructure and Transport Minister Christos Staikouras will travel to Brussels on Thursday to participate in the EU Transport Council. Discussions will focus on passenger rights, the improvement of services for all commuters, and road safety issues, such as the legislative initiative on disqualification from driving for serious offenses. Focus will also be on …
Family obeyed out of fear, wife of accused serial child rapist says
The 35-year-old wife and colleague of a former police officer stationed at Greece’s Parliament, who has been arrested and accused of serial child rape and incest, revealed to local media on Wednesday that years of physical abuse and the fear it instilled forced her to comply with his shocking demands, which she claims date back …
OECD: Disposable income will boost consumption
Greece’s economy is strong and is projected to grow at a rate of 2.3% in 2024, 2.2% in 2025 and 2.5% in 2026, according to the biannual OECD Economic Outlook report released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Wednesday. “Rising disposable income will strengthen consumption, as a tight labor market and minimum …
Reds and Greens bounce back in the Euroleague
Evan Fournier was the top scorer for Olympiakos [Intime]. Reds and Greens recovered from their losses in the Euroleague last week and started this double week with significant victories. Panathinaikos fended off the mighty challenge of Barcelona to emerge victorious from the game in Athens with a 90-89 score on Tuesday. Led by a mesmerizing …
Supporting an education driver | eKathimerini.com
Current trends do not favor the growth of humanities studies, which are struggling across Western universities. For Greek higher education, however, this field could become a driver of extroversion and a magnet for foreign students. This is why initiatives to support and enhance the humanities must continue. Source link
‘Some distance’ remains in Parthenon Sculptures deal, says British Museum chair
The Parthenon Marbles at the British Museum in London, on November 28, 2023. [ANDY RAIN/EPA] A deal to return the Parthenon Sculptures to Athens is “still some distance” away, the head of the British Museum, which houses most of them, has said. George Osborne confirmed that his institution is looking at an agreement that would …
Cyprus’ new air defense system launched, Greece to follow
Cyprus’ new air defense system was launched Tuesday, designed to protect the country from aerial threats, similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. According to reports, Cyprus’ National Guard received the Israeli-made Barak MX system just days ago. The first battery was activated on Tuesday. Greece will follow suit. With the completion of the order, Cyprus will …