A significant day for the employees of the former Xanthi FC, who, after a two-year legal battle with former club owner Bill Papas, saw the president and judge of the Xanthi District Court rule in their favor and sentence Papas to seven years’ imprisonment for failing to pay outstanding wages.
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A British court ruling on the J.P. Morgan and Viva Wallet dispute has both sides claiming victory. While Viva Wallet’s majority shareholders believe the ruling prevents J.P. Morgan from taking over without their consent, J.P. Morgan sees it as affirming their stance on the company’s valuation and their investment. The ongoing legal battle continues with several other lawsuits pending.
Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz has appealed a Greek court decision ordering his extradition to Romania, where he faces charges related to a land acquisition scheme. Steinmetz, who is currently in custody in Greece, denies the accusations and has called the extradition requests “abusive.” The Supreme Court’s ruling will determine his fate.
In a significant court ruling, one of the perpetrators in the brutal murder and gang rape of Eleni Topaloudi has been ordered to pay 905,000 euros in compensation to her family. The compensation is awarded for mental anguish following the family’s lawsuit, marking a step towards justice for the victim’s relatives.
In a groundbreaking decision, a Greek court has banned the ringing of church bells during quiet hours on the island of Milos. The ruling addresses concerns over noise pollution and its impact on public health, balancing these issues against religious practices. Each infraction will result in a 200-euro fine, with exceptions for major religious holidays.
A Greek court has sentenced former regional governor Costas Agorastos and three other officials to a 15-month suspended prison term for their mismanagement during the deadly floods caused by Cyclone Ianos in 2020. The floods, which swept through Thessaly, resulted in three fatalities and significant destruction to cities and agricultural land. While the court acquitted the officials of involuntary manslaughter, victims’ families expressed disappointment, claiming the deaths were the result of systemic failures within the state mechanism.
Spanish footballer Hugo Mallo has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a woman dressed as Espanyol’s mascot during a 2019 match. The incident, captured on camera, showed Mallo groping the woman while leading his team onto the pitch. After a lengthy legal battle, Mallo has been ordered to pay over £5,000 in compensation to the victim.
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