Chios: Four police officers under arrest after Turkish smuggler escapes
Four Greek police officers arrested after Turkish human smuggler escaped by jumping into Aegean Sea while handcuffed during ferry transport between islands.
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Crete drug ring exposed after police officer’s house bombed
Major drug trafficking ring in Crete exposed after bombing attack on police officer’s home reveals money laundering operation worth hundreds of thousands.
The last August dip – Beaches flooded with people
Thousands flock to Greek beaches for the final August weekend as summer’s last hurrah draws crowds seeking one more perfect day of sun and sea.
Greece: 86-year-old becomes “shield” to save 8-year-old Maria
Heroic 86-year-old grandmother sacrifices her life to save 8-year-old girl from speeding motorcycle in tragic Patras accident that has shocked Greece.
Major police operation in Crete uncovers criminal network
Massive Greek police operation in Crete arrests 48 members of criminal network involved in drug trafficking, money laundering through luxury tourism businesses.
Summer holidays end: massive return of vacationers from Greek islands
Over 33,000 vacationers return to Athens as summer holidays end, creating massive crowds at Piraeus port with 27 scheduled ferry routes from Greek islands.
Strong winds collapse stage, cancel Anna Vissi concert in Greece
Strong winds collapsed the stage at Anna Vissi’s concert in Ioannina, Greece, forcing cancellation. No injuries reported as crews worked on final preparations.
Patras tragedy: 86-year-old neighbor dies saving 7-year-old girl
Heroic 86-year-old neighbor sacrifices her life to save 7-year-old girl from motorcycle in tragic Patras accident. Father seeks help finding reckless driver.
Euboea tragedy: Couple’s funeral Sunday after fatal crash leaves three children orphaned
Tragic motorcycle crash in Euboea kills couple, leaving three children orphaned. Funeral services scheduled for Sunday as community mourns devastating loss.
Greek vacation habits revealed: luxury or necessity in 2024?
Rising travel costs force Greeks to reconsider vacation plans, with many opting for shorter stays or foreign destinations over traditional choices.
Weather forecast: Two faces in coming days – storms Saturday, then 40°C heatwave
Greece faces extreme weather shifts: severe storms with lightning and hail hit Saturday, followed by a September heatwave reaching 40°C in vulnerable regions.
Kaminia case: Mother claims partner died in shipwreck, then he appears live on TV
Mother falsely claims partner died in shipwreck, but he appears alive on live TV to challenge her story about abandoned children in Greece.