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Uninsured vehicles law under consultation

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 06:36

Deputy Minister of National Economy and Finance Harry Theoharis stressed on Monday that under a new bill the government will address the issue of uninsured and immobilized vehicles.

In an interview on Skai TV, Theoharis stressed that "having citizens divided into two categories, with some paying road taxes regularly and others not, is unacceptable."

Mt Parnitha casino relocation to be discussed June 17

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 05:40

The relocation of the Mt Parnitha casino to Maroussi, a northeastern suburb of Athens, will be discussed anew on June 17, the Council of State has decided. The reason cited by the highest administrative court of Greece is the hospitalization of a CoS member Dimitris Vandoros, after a serious traffic accident.

Hybrid vehicles power ahead in Cyprus

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 03:00

The Cyprus Statistical Service's latest report reveals a significant surge in motor vehicle registrations, marking a 33.5% increase to 17,589 in January-April 2024, compared to 13,180 in the same period of 2023.

Japan’s Weathernews prepares for Posidonia Exhibition

Published by Kathimerini on Tue, 05/14/2024 - 01:17

Japan's Weathernews Inc, a weather forecast, weather routing, weather intelligence, performance, and environmental management specialist, is preparing for its fourth Posidonia outing, on June 3-7.

ATHEX: Moderate profit-taking at bourse

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 22:34

The moderate cashing-in of profits that followed last week's notable rise saw the main index of the Greek stock market come off its 13-year highs of last Friday and settle for contained losses upon closing on Monday. Banks reined in the decline, as did some non-banking blue chips, while turnover returned to its usual level after last week's jump.

The importance of communication

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 22:00

For more than a year - which is the amount of time that Turkey has abstained from aggressive actions in the air and the Aegean Sea - two things have become apparent: The first is that Turkey does not back down from its long-standing claims, nor does it miss an opportunity to proclaim them. 

Students set up tents in overnight protest for Palestine

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 20:50

Student associations have gathered for an overnight protest in front of the rectorate of the University of Athens, demonstrating solidarity with the Palestinian people and seeking to align their voices with the international student movement. 

Students started to set up their tents after 8 p.m. at Propylaea, in Athens, and in Thessaloniki, in front of the White Tower.

Fotini Christia named next director of IDSS

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 20:21

Fotini Christia has been named the next Director at the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS), effective from July 1, 2024, it was announced on Monday.

Christia is the Ford International Professor of the Social Sciences in the Department of Political Science.

Prison officer in Crete arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle mobile phones

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 20:16

A 27-year-old corrections officer of Hania prison, in Crete, was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle mobile phones inside the facility.

The officer appeared on Monday before a prosecutor who ordered his release pending trial. He was accused of dropping the phones on a designated spot for the prisoners to pick them up.

US State Department reiterates commitment to Prespa Agreement

Published by Kathimerini on Mon, 05/13/2024 - 19:44

A spokesperson for the US State Department reiterated the nation's commitment to the Prespa Agreement and North Macedonia's accession into Euro-Atlantic institutions amidst the backdrop of the recent North Macedonian elections.

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