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Contract Renewal for Helector Despite Its Conviction

March 5, 2025

Helector, convicted for bribery involving €1.2 million, continues to hold a contract with the state for waste management. The mayor of Paphos, Phaedon Phaedonos, expressed his disappointment, labeling the state as a banana republic. Despite the conviction and imposed penalties, the company seems to be rewarded with contract renewals. This situation has sparked strong reactions and questions about public management.