“Greek Escobar”: The love affair that opened doors to international crime
Greek crime boss’s rise to international drug trafficking empire began with romance in Antwerp that connected him to global underworld networks.
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Doctor’s disappearance in Crete: How fake researcher used “quantum technology” scam
Fake researcher scammed missing doctor’s family with bogus quantum technology, demanding thousands while misleading police searches in Crete for 11 days.
Missing doctor in Crete: 54-year-old gave false location to Silver Alert
Silver Alert president reveals how 54-year-old deceived organization with false technology claims in missing Crete doctor case, leading to his arrest for fraud.
Terror victims’ families oppose state-funded Koufodinas interview
Terror victims’ families oppose state funding for documentary featuring convicted November 17 terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas, leading to withdrawal of support.
Wiretapping trial: Five key witnesses fail to appear in court
Key witnesses absent as wiretapping trial continues with police cybercrime officer and investigative journalist testimonies revealing surveillance connections.
Christmas weather forecast: “Rainy” holidays across Greece this year
Christmas weather forecast for Greece predicts rainy holidays across the country, with snow expected at ski resorts above 1,600 meters and cold New Year conditions.
Minor behind the wheel: What penalties does traffic law provide for unlicensed driving and dangerous behavior
A police chase involving minors in Athens highlights Greece’s traffic laws for unlicensed driving by juveniles and the legal consequences they face.
Greek FBI leads DEA bust of “Greek Escobar” cocaine ring
Greek authorities led international bust of major cocaine trafficking ring, with US Ambassador attending historic police presentation on “Greek Escobar” case.
Karystianou on creating movement: “I won’t self-nominate as leader”
Tempe tragedy victim’s mother Maria Karystianou discusses creating a new political movement against corruption, but says she won’t self-nominate as leader.
Greece faces severe weather through year-end with rain, storms and snow
Greece braces for severe weather through New Year with consecutive storms bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow even at low altitudes during holidays.
Serious traffic accident in Agrinio: Delivery driver injured in collision
Serious traffic accident in Agrinio leaves delivery driver hospitalized with broken leg after motorcycle collision with car in city center intersection.
Christmas weather forecast: Rain without severe cold, possible “white New Year”
Greece faces rainy Christmas weather with mild temperatures. Meteorologist predicts possible white New Year as colder air masses may bring snow to mountains.