Strike on Thursday August 28: Participants and gathering at Syntagma
Greek public sector unions declare nationwide strike on August 28, 2025, with mass gathering at Syntagma Square to protest new disciplinary legislation.
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Greek tax authority catches 400+ tourist business violations
Greek tax authority discovers over 400 violations at tourist hotspots including Rhodes, Paros, Crete, Hydra, Corfu and Piraeus during summer inspections.
Chania: Drunk tourist attacks 16-year-old girl, arrested by police
A drunk 23-year-old tourist attacked a 16-year-old girl at Chania’s Papanikolaou Beach following an argument, leading to her arrest on assault charges.
Aris Mougopetros sends hopeful message: “I’m doing better, I will play clarinet again”
Greek musician Aris Mougopoulos shares hopeful update after firecracker explosion injured his hand and eye, expressing confidence he’ll return to playing clarinet.
Novartis trial: Destempasidis and Marangeli guilty of perjury
Greek prosecutor recommends perjury convictions for former protected witnesses in major Novartis pharmaceutical corruption trial involving top politicians.
Dimitris Konstantaras: Emotional final farewell – Family devastated
Emotional farewell ceremony for renowned Greek journalist and politician Dimitris Konstantaras, 79, as family and friends pay their final respects.
ZARA issues urgent recall of dangerous office chair product
ZARA urgently recalls dangerous office chairs from Greek market due to tipping hazard. Full refunds available without receipt required for affected products.
Irini Mourtzoukou: “New charges will emerge for other children’s deaths,” says her lawyer
Lawyer claims new charges and individuals will emerge in Greek child death case involving Irini Mourtzoukou, denies client’s guilt in infant deaths.
Patras: Man arrested for rape of minor at relative’s home
Police in Patras arrest man for sexual assault of minor at relative’s home. Victim examined by child psychiatrist as felony charges filed.
Volos femicide: “He was a devoted husband, not violent,” says suspect’s lawyer
40-year-old man detained after killing wife in Volos. Lawyer claims he was “devoted husband” while children witnessed the brutal femicide attack.
George Mazonakis: Family visits before psychiatric hospitalization
Greek singer George Mazonakis hospitalized after family dispute escalates. Parents sought psychiatric evaluation following explosive confrontation at home.
Pallene: Municipal employee arrested for four arson attacks
Municipal employee arrested for four deliberate arson attacks near sensitive facilities in Pallene, Greece. Investigation reveals systematic pattern of fires.