Crete Shock: Tourist Allegedly Tried to Buy Access to a Minor
A tourist in Crete sparked outrage after allegedly asking a business owner how much she wanted for a 10-year-old girl sitting nearby.
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Serres tragedy: “Speed wasn’t the only factor — the driver may have been distracted” (Video)
A road accident expert analyzes the Serres crash that killed a mother and son, suggesting driver distraction — not just speed — may have caused the tragedy.
White puppy death: “Was it worth endangering a wolf family to save a dog? No” — AUTH researcher responds to backlash
A Greek wildlife researcher defends his team’s decision not to rescue a puppy living with wolves, explaining the risks to the pack and researchers.
Ryanair flight horror: Passenger sucked toward broken window at 20,000 feet
A Ryanair passenger describes horror as a man was partially sucked out of a broken window at 20,000 feet: “His face looked like plasticine.”
Mystras Freezer Case: Time of Death Key to Fraud Charges
A Greek man convicted of false testimony may face felony fraud charges if forensic experts determine his father died more than three years ago, pushing illegal pension gains past €120,000.
Woman Falls From 5th Floor in Athens: Emergency Response at Michalakopoulou Street
A 53-year-old woman fell from the 5th floor of an Athens apartment building on Michalakopoulou Street, recovered unconscious by firefighters on Friday morning.
Porto Germeno wildfire: Over 100 homes destroyed or severely damaged — support applications now open
Over 100 homes in Porto Germeno destroyed or severely damaged by wildfire. Compensation applications open Monday, August 10.
Bird Strikes Plane Engine at Thessaloniki Airport, Flight to Germany Cancelled
A flight from Thessaloniki’s Macedonia Airport to Germany was cancelled after a bird was found lodged in the aircraft’s engine, triggering safety protocols.
Tragedy in Serres: Two dead after truck collides with car
Two people died in a deadly truck-car collision on the Drama–Amphipolis highway in Serres, Greece, on Friday morning. Authorities are investigating.
Athens Airport drug bust: 18kg of cannabis leads police to secret grow lab
Greek police arrested three men after seizing 18kg of hydroponic cannabis at Athens Airport and uncovering a secret cannabis grow lab in Attica.
Kypseli murder case: “I feel like a mother to this boy,” says American couple who adopted Afghan suspect
American couple who “adopted” Afghan murder suspect says “I feel like a mother to this boy” after his arrest for the Kypseli suitcase killing.
Man arrested for indecent exposure to minors in Alexandroupoli — second arrest in days
A man was arrested in Alexandroupoli for indecent exposure to minors — just days after being released following an identical prior arrest.