PHILELEFTHEROS: “Preparations for another truckers’ strike” More talks are scheduled for next Monday between the truckers and Communications Minister Kikis Kazamias to solve the problem of the new law abolishing the issue of ‘A’ licences to truckers. It is unknown if truckers will go on strike again as Kazamias has yet to meet their demands. The truckers’ representatives would like to find an amicable solution to the problem rather than see the truckers take drastic action.
POLITIS: “Don’t pay investment loans” President of the watchdog committee Christos Pourgourides said investors should stop paying off their loans, arguing bank contracts were not official. He was speaking after investigations by his committee into the issue of investment loans during the stock market bubble of 1999. However, other sources argued the Courts would examine the final decision on the matter of investment loans separately.
ALITHIA: “Suing Aloneftis for £500,000” The two former Ministers of Defence Socratis Hasikos and Yiannakis Chrysostomis have sued the president of CyBC Andreas Aloneftis, also a former defence minister. According to the two former defence ministers Aloneftis claimed that all previous Defense Ministers bar Yiannakis Omirou had taken kickbacks without paying taxes. Each former Defence Minister is suing for £250,000 each.
KYPROS SIMERA: “A group of insane Greeks to clear minefields” In no man’s land in Cyprus there are eleven minefields that belong to the National Guard and 27 to the Turkish army. The Turks have yet to say they will participate in clearing the minefields. A group from Greece known as MKO will come to Cyprus to help clear the minefields. They have been described as the Crazy Greek Team, who are passionate about peace.
HARAVGI: “New basis for the educational system” There is a need for a change in the educational system, said Education Minister Pefkios Georgiades, and these alterations must be made in the next six months. There is a need to re-evaluate the operation of schools, the position of schools and the matter of qualified teachers teaching relevant lessons. The Ministry of Education said that those who are involved in education have the power to express their opinions and suggestions.
SIMERINI: “Upside down crosses at nursery school” Upside down crosses and swastikas were drawn on the walls of a nursery school in Anthoupolis late on Thursday night, upsetting residents and parents. The nazi signs were splashed across all the walls of the nursery school and as soon as the headmistress saw the graffiti she informed the police. Minister of Education Pefkios Georgiades expressed his concerns for society. Investigations are under way.
