In today’s episode, Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas has stated that the number of people that have used the national health system, GESY, is indicative of its success. In other news, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis has said that any cheese that does not meet the specifications set by the protected designation of origin (PDO) cannot be called halloumi, and a total of 12 people were convicted for human trafficking offences in the past year, while a further 33 cases are currently before the courts.

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