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A court has acquitted two fishermen over the death of former minister Sifis Valyrakis, a 6-1 majority decision that ignored the prosecutor's recommendation for conviction. The victim's family is already seeking an appeal, extending a legal saga that has long occupied the courts. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio ended his visit to Athens with $4 billion in arms deals and a speech at the Pnyx. Along with public assurances that the U.S. would not permit a conflict with Turkey, the foreign press noted how he linked ancient Greece to the current American administration's worldview. The government is tightening the rules on the digital and physical economies alike. New regulations have been set out to tax cryptocurrency profits, while cash is no longer an option for paying for courier package deliveries.

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Two fishermen have been acquitted in the death case of former minister Sifis Valyrakis. The decision was reached by a majority, despite the prosecutor's request for conviction. The family of the deceased is reportedly planning to appeal the verdict.

News247: Two Fishermen Acquitted in Sifis Valyrakis Death Case

Two fishermen have been acquitted in the case of Sifis Valyrakis's death, with the legal proceedings concluding.

Ναυτεμπορική: Valyrakis Case: Majority Acquitted of Charges

The prosecutor requested the conviction of the accused in the Valyrakis case, but the majority were acquitted.

in.gr: Two Fishermen Acquitted in Sifis Valyrakis Death Case; Family Seeks Appeal

Two fishermen have been largely acquitted of charges related to the death of former minister Sifis Valyrakis, but the victim's family is requesting an appeal.

Kathimerini: Valyrakis trial: Acquitted of the death of the former minister

Two fishermen were acquitted by a majority decision of 6-1 for the death of former minister Sifis Valyrakis, contrary to the prosecutor's recommendation.

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Greece has concluded, resulting in agreements for $4 billion in arms procurements and discussions on energy. During his visit, Rubio delivered a speech on the Pnyx and emphasized that a conflict between Greece and Turkey would not be permitted by the U.S.

in.gr: Rubio Visit: Energy, $4 Billion Arms Deals, and Pnyx Speech

The visit of Rubio to Greece concluded with agreements on $4 billion in arms procurements and discussions on energy matters, followed by a speech on the Pnyx.

Kathimerini: Marco Rubio: We would never allow a Greece-Turkey conflict

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in an interview with Kathimerini that a Greece-Turkey conflict would be 'unthinkable' and discussed the cable, F-35s for Ankara, the Middle East, and Ukraine.

Kathimerini: Rubio in Athens: $4 billion in arms from the US

During his visit to Athens, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced significant arms deals worth approximately $4 billion from the United States.

Greece is implementing changes in its financial landscape, including a ban on cash payments for courier package deliveries. Additionally, new regulations have been introduced to detail the taxation of profits derived from cryptocurrencies.

News247: Cash Payments Banned for Courier Package Deliveries

Cash payments will no longer be accepted for courier package deliveries, bringing changes to the current system.

Kathimerini: How profits from cryptocurrencies will be taxed

New regulations are outlined detailing how and when profits from cryptocurrencies will be subject to taxation.

Athens is experiencing significant traffic delays, with major arteries like Kifisos and Attiki Odos heavily congested, and central Athens roads also facing severe traffic.

in.gr: Traffic Chaos in Athens: Kifisos and Attiki Odos Heavily Congested

Significant traffic delays are occurring on Kifisos and Attiki Odos, with roads in central Athens experiencing severe congestion.

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