February 12, 2024
MINISTER of Economic Affairs and leader of government business in the Senate Michael Halkitis
speaks during a media briefing at the Office of The Prime Minister on Friday.
Photo: Dante Carrer
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EVEN though the budget for consultancy services will increase in the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Tourism in the next fiscal year, Economic Affairs Minister Michael Halkitis said this does not mean consultants will be hired.
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