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Cash transactions of over 500 euros to carry hefty finesTaxpayers, such as property buyers, who insist on breaking the law by conducting cash payments in excess of 500 euros each are facing fines, which can reach up to twice the value of the transaction, as the provisions of the new tax law have come into force.The new law also prohibits the purchase of property with cash, and the entire transaction must be done through a bank.
Number of small budget hotels dwindlingThree in four Greek hotels belong in lower categories of one to three stars, representing 50% of the country’s total capacity in terms of rooms, according to data from the Institute of Tourism Research and Forecasts (ITEP) of the Hellenic Chamber of Hotels. More specifically, Greece has 210,000 one-, two- and three-star hotels, which account for 74% of the total number of units and 47% of the country’s rooms. What’s more, the number of small budget hotels is declining, especially in the lower two categories, as units are either closed down, sold or in some cases upgraded by their owners, usually using their own capital, as bank credit tends to be hard to come by for such small businesses. In fact, according to ITEP’s report, the number of two-star hotels decreased by 28% and one-star hotels by 20% in the 2013-2023 period.
Tesco recalls Christmas stuffing as it may contain mothsTesco has recalled one of its Christmas stuffing products due to the "possible presence of moths".The supermarket giant said the warning applies to its Tesco Finest Apple & Cranberry Stuffing Mix (130g), with a best before date of September 2024.
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Kotsovolos electronics retailer slapped with 2 mln euro fineElectronics and appliances retailer Kotsovolos, one of the country’s biggest of its kind, has been slapped with a fine of 2 million euros for misleading discounts at its online store.According to Development Minister Kostas Skrekas on Thursday, an inspection of the business, which is owned by Dixons, revealed that it had been advertising hefty discounts on a range of products, without, however, listing the original price so that consumers knew exactly what they were getting.
More than 300,000 people expected to be homeless in England over ChristmasHomelessness levels in England this Christmas are expected to be 14% higher than last year, new analysis has shown.The charity Shelter said that on any given night in 2023 an estimated 309,550 people were in some form of homelessness - the majority of whom were in temporary accommodation.England's out of control housing crisis has been blamed for the trend. ITV News has previously reported how the situation has now pushed a record number of children out of their homes and onto the streets.
Alex Batty: Teen from Oldham missing for six years found in FranceA 17-year-old British boy from Oldham who went missing in Spain in 2017 has been found in France, authorities say.Alex Batty was found in the town of Revel, east of Toulouse, early on Wednesday morning.The prosecutor's office in Toulouse told the BBC the family had confirmed the teenager's identity.Alex had been missing for six years after going on holiday with his mother and grandfather.The mother and grandfather, who do not have parental guardianship of Alex, have not been located but remain wanted in connection with his disappearance.Alex is currently being looked after by social services, awaiting the arrival of British police and consular staff who are on their way to bring him back to England.
Cats purrfectly happy to play fetch, research findsPlaying fetch is part and parcel of a dog's life - but now scientists have found many cats enjoy it just as much.
QuoteCats purrfectly happy to play fetch, research findsPlaying fetch is part and parcel of a dog's life - but now scientists have found many cats enjoy it just as much.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67719709
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