Media watchdog targets trappers over explicit content

Media watchdog targets trappers over explicit content

Three of Greece’s top trap artists, Snik, Toquel and Rack, were summoned by the National Council for Radio and Television (NCRTV) for a hearing on controversial content. The rappers, along with their record labels – Capital Music, Alphapop Records and Mad House Records – are under investigation for violating Law 4779/2021, which prohibits content that …

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Thessaloniki Metro logo unveiled ahead of Nov 30 inauguration

Thessaloniki Metro logo unveiled ahead of Nov 30 inauguration

The logo for the Thessaloniki Metro, which is set to be inaugurated in the northern port city on November 30, was unveiled on Wednesday by Transport Minister Christos Staikouras. Officials said that the logo draws inspiration from Byzantine script and serves as the foundation for a visual identity designed to bridge the past, present, and …

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Plan to reshape armed forces for the future

Plan to reshape armed forces for the future

Defense Minister  Nikos Dendias is set to introduce a significant overhaul of the nation’s military structure, aiming for greater efficiency and modernization across all branches of the Hellenic Armed Forces. The detailed plan will be presented in Parliament on Wednesday, with an advance briefing given to members of the National Defense and Foreign Affairs Committee. …

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Free surgeries to cut waiting times

Free surgeries to cut waiting times

Starting November 28, Greece will introduce a program of free afternoon surgeries aimed at reducing long waiting times for patients. Funded by the Recovery and Resilience Fund, this initiative is expected to benefit up to 37,000 patients who have been waiting for surgery for over four months, according to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Deputy Health …

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Cyprus helps young people get a home

Cyprus helps young people get a home

Starting this Friday, young people and couples in Cyprus will be able to apply for financial assistance through a new housing plan. The program, designed to support those up to the age of 41, will accept applications online until December 31, 2024. The island’s Interior Ministry announced that applications must be submitted via the official …

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Cyprus NPLs decline further to €1.63 billion in August

Cyprus NPLs decline further to €1.63 billion in August

The steady downward trend of nonperforming loans (NPLs) in the Cypriot banking system continued in August, showing a further decrease of 15 million euros to €1.63 billion (from €1.65 billion in July), according to data released on Tuesday by the Central Bank of Cyprus.  Source link

Reds and Greens had to work hard for Euroleague victories

Reds and Greens had to work hard for Euroleague victories

[Intime] Olympiakos and Panathinaikos scored hard-fought home wins for the Euroleague on Tuesday, at the start of another double week. The Reds registered their fourth win in a row (all of them in Greece), this time downing Villeurbanne 94-92 at the Peace and Friendship Stadium. The Piraeus team actually survived a major scare from its …

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UN plans key Cyprus meeting

UN plans key Cyprus meeting

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres informed Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides that all parties have agreed to proceed with plans for an expanded meeting on the Cyprus issue. The expanded meeting, which aims to bring together key stakeholders, is seen as a crucial step toward resolving the Cyprus issue and fostering lasting peace in the region. …

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