Suspect arrested in ‘catfishing’ case
Cybercrime police have arrested a man in Attica on suspicion of possessing child abuse images, recording minors engaged in sexual acts and engaging in blackmail.
Defense minister unveils plan for missile shield
Greece is fortifying its defense posture in the Aegean Sea, with Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announcing plans for a missile defense shield.
Electricity subsidy is set at 1.5 cents/KWh
The increase in wholesale electricity rates has mostly been absorbed this month by the main power suppliers, including market leaders Public Power Corporation and Protergia, so on Friday the Energy Ministry announced a minimal subsidy for power bills amounting to 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour for nine out of 10 households in Greece for December.
Third-quarter growth at 2.4%, ELSTAT says
The Greek economy grew by 2.4% in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the same quarter of 2023, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT).
Cyprus caps large cash transactions
Cyprus lawmakers have taken a significant step in tackling money laundering and illegal activities.
Poor end to the week for Greens and Reds
Panathinaikos and Olympiakos were unable to meet the challenge of their second games this week.
Scope Ratings upgrades Greece to ‘BBB’
Scope Ratings credit rating agency upgraded on Friday the Greek economy to “BBB” with a stable outlook.
Cyprus employment rises 2.2% in Q3 2024
Employment in Cyprus in the third quarter of 2024 is estimated at 507,323 people, recording an increase of 2.2%, compared to the third quarter of 2023, according to data published by the Cyprus Statistical Service (CyStat) on Friday.