Singer Socrates Malamas’ son arrested for headbutting police officer
Singer Socrates Malamas’ son arrested after headbutting police officer during taxi driver altercation in Athens’ Monastiraki district early Saturday morning.
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Israeli-Palestinian clash at Athens’ Syntagma Square caught on video
Violent clash between Israelis and Palestinians erupts at Athens’ Syntagma Square, leaving one injured. Five people arrested after incident caught on video.
Ancient artifact smuggling scandal rocks Greek monastery
Greek monastery abbot caught selling Byzantine icons and ancient artifacts worth millions. Police uncover major smuggling network targeting sacred treasures.
Migrant crisis escalates in Crete: 500+ arrivals from Libya
Crete faces migrant crisis as 500+ people arrive from Libya in 24 hours. Gavdos island overwhelmed, Chania facilities at breaking point.
Golden pimp’s subscription platform exposed: €25 video service
Greek authorities arrest “golden pimp” operating €25 subscription platform for adult content, exploiting vulnerable women through blackmail and drugs.
New traffic code brings harsher fines: Up to €8,000 penalties
New traffic code introduces stricter penalties from €350 to €8,000, targeting repeat offenders with harsher fines for phone use, speeding, and drunk driving.
Athens metro launches 24-hour Saturday service with tram and buses
Athens launches 24-hour weekend metro, tram and bus service every Saturday, expanding public transport options and improving road safety across the city.
Rare disease strikes Roula Pispirigou: Health battles behind bars
Convicted child killer Roula Pispirigou battles lupus and precancerous cells while serving life sentence, requiring frequent prison transfers for medical treatment.
Violent cemetery brawl in Chalkida: Man attacked with shovel
Shocking cemetery violence in Chalkida as young Albanian attacks Greek man with shovel over family dispute, leading to hospitalization and mutual charges.
Patras: 54-year-old killed in highway crash was to attend stepchild’s wedding
Fatal car crash on Greek highway kills 54-year-old businessman hours before stepchild’s wedding. Wrong-way driver collision claims two lives near Patras.
Mykonos: Luxury villa burglary ring solved, €200,000 stolen
Police crack luxury villa burglary ring in Mykonos, recovering stolen goods worth €200,000 from seven high-end properties targeted by foreign criminals.
African dust blankets Athens: Video shows hazy veil over Greece
African dust creates hazy atmosphere across Greece. National Observatory reports elevated concentrations will continue through weekend before clearing next week.