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The Journal
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- The Journal
Crime Victims Helpline reported 66% increase in calls relating to theft last year
THE CRIME VICTIMS Helpline reported a 15% increase in incoming calls last year, as well as a 66% increase in contacts related to theft. There was also a 46% increase in the number of calls related to burglary, according to its 2024 annual report . The Crime Victims Helpline (CVH) is a national support service for victims of crime in Ireland. It offers support to anyone who has been impacted by crime, regardless of the nature of the crime, when the crime happened, or whether it has been reported to gardaí. While incoming calls increased by 15% last year, the CVH said it was 'delighted to note' a decline in missed calls, down 29%, as well as a decrease in voicemails, down 30%. The CVH said this highlights how it has taken steps to expand capacity by increasing helpline opening hours and strengthening its volunteer programme. Contacts in relation to theft-related incidents rose by 66% (133 contacts in 2024 compared to 80 in 2023) and burglary related contacts rose by 46% (115 in 2024 compared with 79 in 2023). Theft is the act of unlawfully taking someone's property while burglary involves trespassing into a building with the intent to commit a crime. There were also a further 54 calls made in relation to car theft. Meanwhile, contacts in relation to assault and harassment / stalking continued to be main types of crime that contact was made in relation to last year, with 44 contacts being made in relation to racist hate crimes – up from 15 in 2023. Advertisement However, the report found that there was a decline in contacts related to 'sextortion', which is a type of online blackmail involving a threat to share sexual pictures, videos, or information. The CVH said there was a 'large increase' in calls relating to sextortion in 2023 and this decrease 'may signal a shift in crime patterns or public engagement on these issues'. The report also found that Dublin once more accounted for the most amount of contacts at 39% of location-identified calls, above its 28.3% share of the national population. Cork followed with 9.2% of contacts while Galway, Limerick and Kildare contributed between 3.5% and 5% of contacts. Elsewhere, the CVH made over 3,500 referrals last year to a number of different organisations, supports and resources, with the vast majority of referrals being made to the Gardaí and Garda Victim Service Offices. Michele Puckhaber, Chief Executive of the CVH, said that the 'significant increase in contacts relating to theft and burglary showcases a shift in crime patterns during the past year'. Meanwhile, Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said his department is 'committed to supporting the Crimes Victims Helpline as it expands its capacity through longer helpline hours and a strengthened volunteer programme'. The CVH is open from 10am to 7.30pm Monday to Thursday, and 10am to 5pm on Friday. The helpline also opened from 2pm to 4pm on Saturdays and Bank Holidays and it closed on Sundays. It also provides an interpreter service from Monday to Friday. Callers can call the Helpline at any time outside these hours and leave a message, and the call will be returned when the Helpline reopens. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Examiner
05-08-2025
- Irish Examiner
Calls from victims of theft to helpline surged 66% last year, new report finds
The number of victims of theft seeking support last year from the Crime Victims Helpline surged by 66%, according to its annual report. The Crime Victims Helpline assists victims of crime by providing information and support to callers. Last year, it dealt with 6,869 contacts, up from 6,507 the previous year. The most common reason for contacts was assault, accounting for 623 contacts. Harassment and stalking accounted for 595 contacts to the service. However, the report highlighted the number of contacts regarding thefts rose from 80 in 2023 to 133 last year. The report also noted burglary contacts increased from 79 to 115, a jump of 46%. The report highlights a lack of dedicated services for 'so-called general crimes — such as theft, burglary, robbery and assault — beyond victim support at court, which only provides assistance during trial proceedings'. 'This leaves a significant number of crime victims without practical, in-person support for essential needs like meeting with gardaí or completing compensation applications. In response, CVH [Crime Victims Helpline] has drafted a pilot proposal to provide enhanced support services for victims of these undeserved crimes,' it said. Analysis of crime figures in Cork City and county by the Irish Examiner in recent days highlighted theft is the most common crime in Cork City — particularly in the city centre. Anglesea Street Garda Station received 1,309 reports of thefts and related offences among the 3,328 crimes recorded by the station last year. Bridewell Garda Station handled 1,743 crime reports last year, including 696 thefts and related offences, while Watercourse Road Garda Station dealt with 537 reported thefts offences among a total of 1,524 crimes in the same 12-month period. Racist hate crime The number of contacts received by the Crime Victims Helpline about racist hate crimes almost trebled last year, according to the report. The report outlines it received 44 reports of racist hate-related crimes in 2024 – up from 15 in 2023, describing it as a 'an alarming increase'. It comes as the Indian Embassy in Ireland has warned its citizens about an increase 'in the instances of physical attacks reported against Indian citizens in Ireland recently'. The statement on the embassy's website says: 'The embassy is in touch with the authorities concerned of Ireland in this regard. At the same time, all Indian citizens in Ireland are advised to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially in odd hours." The warning followed two recent incidents in Dublin, in which two Indian men were targeted. In one, a man was attacked by a gang of youths in Sean Walsh Park, near the Square in Tallaght, and his phone was stolen. In the second incident, in Parkhill Lawns, Kilnamanagh, an Indian man was stripped of his trousers and sustained serious injuries, including lacerations to his face and head. Gardaí are investigating that incident as a possible hate-motivated crime. Garda figures for last year showed a 4% increase in hate crimes and hate-related incidents — up from 651 in 2023 to 676 in 2024. The figures related to any criminal offence perceived by the victim or any other person 'to be motivated by hostility or prejudice, based on actual or perceived age, disability, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or gender', according to gardaí.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Cablevisión Holding Announces its First Quarter 2025 Results
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA / / May 12, 2025 / CablevisiónV Holding S.A., ("Cablevision Holding"), ("CVH" or "the Company") - (BCBA:CVH)(Level 1:CVHSY), controlling shareholder of Telecom Argentina S.A. (NYSE:TEO)(BCBA:TECO2), announced today its First Quarter 2025 Results. Figures have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") and are stated in constant Argentine Pesos ("Ps." or "P$") as of March 31, 2025, unless otherwise indicated. The Company's Management has applied IAS 29 (inflation adjustment) in the preparation of these financial statements, following the provisions of Resolution 777/18, issued by the Comisión Nacional de Valores ("CNV"). CVH Highlights (1Q25 vs. 1Q24): This quarter includes results of Telefónica Móvil Argentina ('TMA'), which was acquired by Telecom Argentina on February 24, 2025, hence, the results for the 1Q25 aren't comparable to the results of 1Q24 as they include results of TMA from March 1 st 2025. Total Revenues reached Ps. 1,363,353 million, an increase of 27.8% in real terms as of 1Q25, compared to the same period of 2024, mostly driven by the incorporation of revenue from TMA and by higher ARPUs in real terms in all of the services, in part the effect of price increases carried implemented in 2024 and the decrease in inflation rate; partially offset by a decrease in fixed telephony copper accesses. Total Costs (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization) reached Ps. 914,764 million, an increase of 22.9% in constant currency, mainly driven by higher costs on all items, except for bad debt, driven by the incorporation of TMA. Excluding this effect, total costs reached Ps. 751,837 million, an increase of 1.0% compared to 1Q24. EBITDA reached Ps. 448,589 million as of 1Q25, an increase of 39.2% in real terms compared to 1Q24, mainly driven by the incorporation of TMA's EBITDA, and by higher revenues (excluding TMA)1Q24,resulting in a higher EBITDA Margin of 32.9% in 1Q25, compared to 30.2% in 1Q24. Consolidated Net Income amounted to Ps. 86,768 million. Consolidated net income attributable to the Controlling Company amounted to Ps. 28,371 million. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (millions of Ps. in constant Currency as of March 31, 2025) 1Q25 1Q24 % Ch. 4Q24 QoQ Total Revenues 1,363,353 1,066,430 27.8 % 1,146,786 18.9 % EBITDA (1) 448,589 322,336 39.2 % 292,194 53.5 % EBITDA Margin (2) 32.9 % 30.2 % 8.9 % 25.5 % 29.1 % Net income 86,768 1,050,732 (91.7 %) 1,459 5848.0 % Attributable to: Equity Shareholders 28,371 407,815 (93.0 %) (4,558 ) (722.5 %) Non-Controlling Interests 58,397 642,917 (90.9 %) 6,017 870.6 % (1) EBITDA is defined as Total Revenues minus operating cost and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization). We believe that EBITDA is a meaningful measure of our performance. It is commonly used to analyze and compare media companies based on operating performance, leverage and liquidity. Nonetheless, EBITDA is not a measure of net income or cash flow from operations and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, an indication of our financial performance, an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or a measure of liquidity. Other companies may compute EBITDA in a different manner; therefore, EBITDA as reported by other companies may not be comparable to EBITDA as we report it. (2 ) EBITDA Margin is defined as EBITDA over Total Revenues . CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST INFORMATION CABLEVISIÓN HOLDING S.A(BCBA:CVH) / (OTC PINK:CVHSY)cordially invites you to participate in its Webcast Presentationto discuss the First Quarter 2025 Results Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2025Time: 12:00pm Buenos Aires Time/11:00am New York Time/4:00pm London To access the live stream and slide presentation, visit: The webcast presentation will also be available at: ABOUT THE COMPANYCVH was founded as corporate spin-off from Grupo Clarín S.A. and it is the first Argentine holding company that engages in the development of infrastructure and the provision of convergent telecommunications services, focusing on Argentina and the region. CVH's subsidiaries specialize in the provision of cable TV, broadband and mobile communications services; and their brands are well known in the telecommunications and content distribution industries. DisclaimerSome of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of CVH. You can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "expect", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "intend", "will", "could", "may" or "might" the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. CVH does not intend to or undertake any obligation to update these statements to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Many factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in CVH's projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, general economic conditions, CVH's competitive environment, risks associated with operating in Argentina a, rapid technological and market change, and other factors specifically related to CVH and its operations. Investor Relations Contacts In Buenos Aires: In New York: Cablevisión Holding S.A. Fig Corporate Communications Samantha Olivieri, Head of Investor Relations Camilla Ferreira and Marcella Ewerton Dragone Email: ir@ Email: fig@ Tel: (+54 11) 4309 - 3417 Tel: +1 917 691-4047 SOURCE: Cablevision Holding S.A. View the original press release on ACCESS Newswire Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Associated Press
28-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Cablevisión Holding Announces Its Full Year and Last Quarter 2024 Results
BUENOS AIRES, AR / ACCESS Newswire / February 27, 2025 / Cablevisión Holding S.A., ('Cablevision Holding', 'CVH' or 'the Company' - BCBA: CVH; Level 1: CVHSY), controlling shareholder of Telecom Argentina S.A. (NYSE:TEO)(BCBA:TECO2), announced today its Full Year and Last Quarter 2024 Results. Figures have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ('IFRS') and are stated in constant Argentine Pesos ('Ps.' or 'P$") as of December 31, 2024, unless otherwise indicated. The Company's Management has applied IAS 29 (inflation adjustment) in the preparation of these financial statements, following the provisions of Resolution 777/18, issued by the Comisión Nacional de Valores ('CNV'). CVH Highlights (2024 vs. 2023): Total Revenues reached Ps. 4,137,596 million, a decrease of 7.7% in real terms as of 2024, compared to the same period of 2023, in a context in which price increases for some of our services - net of discounts offered to retain customers- during 2023 and 2024 weren´t sufficient to compensate for the lag vis a vis inflation (117.8% interannually as of December 2024). Total Revenues for 4Q24 reached Ps. 1,056,272 million, the first quarter with a positive interannual performance above inflation. Total Costs (Excluding Depreciation and Amortization) reached Ps. 2,982,051 million, a decrease of 7.6% in constant currency, driven by lower costs on all items. EBITDA reached Ps. 1,155,545 million as of 2024, a decrease of 8.1% in real terms compared to 2023, mainly driven by lower revenues, partially offset by lower operating costs, which resulted in an EBITDA Margin of 27.9% in 2024, compared to 28.1% in 2023. EBITDA margin for 2024, excluding the effect of severance payments was 31.1% versus 29.4% for the previous year. Consolidated Net Income amounted to Ps. 1,024,708 million. Consolidated net income attributable to the Controlling Company amounted to Ps. 387,106 million. FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (millions of Ps. in constant Currency as of December 31, 2024) 2024 2023 % Ch. 4Q24 3Q24 4Q23 QoQ YoY Total Revenues 4,137,596 4,483,972 (7.7 %) 1,056,272 1,062,066 1,043,183 (0.5 %) 1.3 % EBITDA (1) 1,155,545 1,258,016 (8.1 %) 269,132 287,983 268,254 (6.5 %) 0.3 % EBITDA Margin (2) 27.9 % 28.1 % (0.5 %) 25.5 % 27.1 % 25.7 % (6.0 %) (0.9 %) Net income 1,024,708 (537,504 ) (290.6 %) 1,344 (13,587 ) (825,232 ) (109.9 %) (100.2 %) Attributable to: Equity Shareholders 387,106 (216,729 ) (278.6 %) (4,198 ) (8,023 ) (322,620 ) (47.7 %) (98.7 %) Non-Controlling Interests 637,602 (320,775 ) (298.8 %) 5,542 (5,563 ) (502,613 ) (199.6 %) (101.1 %) (1) EBITDA is defined as Total Revenues minus operating cost and expenses (excluding depreciation and amortization). We believe that EBITDA is a meaningful measure of our performance. It is commonly used to analyze and compare media companies based on operating performance, leverage and liquidity. Nonetheless, EBITDA is not a measure of net income or cash flow from operations and should not be considered as an alternative to net income, an indication of our financial performance, an alternative to cash flow from operating activities or a measure of liquidity. Other companies may compute EBITDA in a different manner; therefore, EBITDA as reported by other companies may not be comparable to EBITDA as we report it. (2 ) EBITDA Margin is defined as EBITDA over Total Revenues . CABLEVISIÓN HOLDING S.A (BCBA: CVH / OTC: CVHSY) cordially invites you to participate in its Webcast Presentation to discuss the Full Year and Last Quarter 2024 Results Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 The webcast presentation will also be available at: ABOUT THE COMPANY CVH was founded as corporate spin-off from Grupo Clarín S.A. and it is the first Argentine holding company that engages in the development of infrastructure and the provision of convergent telecommunications services, focusing on Argentina and the region. CVH's subsidiaries specialize in the provision of cable TV, broadband and mobile communications services; and their brands are well known in the telecommunications and content distribution industries. Disclaimer Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of CVH. You can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as 'expect', 'believe', 'anticipate', 'estimate', 'intend', 'will', 'could', 'may' or 'might' the negative of such terms or other similar expressions. These statements are only predictions and actual events or results may differ materially. CVH does not intend to or undertake any obligation to update these statements to reflect events and circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Many factors could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in CVH's projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, general economic conditions, CVH's competitive environment, risks associated with operating in Argentina a, rapid technological and market change, and other factors specifically related to CVH and its operations.
