New Sarakiniko-type case brewing in Milos? Polyaigos island development sparks controversy
Controversy erupts over potential hotel development on pristine Polyaigos island near Milos, echoing recent Sarakiniko disputes in the Cyclades.
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Crete mafia exposed: couple dealt cocaine using Smart car and Signal
Police bust major Crete cocaine ring operated by couple using Signal app, Smart car for contactless deals, and coded language in intercepted calls.
Chaos in Mykonos: Wild clash between police and tourists outside restaurant
Violent confrontation erupts in Mykonos as Italian tourists clash with police outside popular restaurant, causing chaos in the Greek island’s center.
Young sperm whale found dead on Greek island shores sparks concern
Young sperm whale found dead on Samos shores raises environmental concerns. Marine biologists investigate causes of death in important Aegean migration route.
Dog attacks postal worker in Thessaloniki, hospitalization required
Postal worker hospitalized after dog attack in Thessaloniki suburb. 21-year-old owner arrested as investigation begins into the shocking incident.
French media praise Greek islands as authentic alternatives to mass tourism
French media Le Figaro and Le Parisien praise Greek islands Folegandros and Kefalonia as authentic alternatives to mass tourism destinations.
Corinth mystery: 22-year-old found dead with broken phone and tape
Mystery surrounds the death of a 22-year-old found stabbed in Corinth. Forensic evidence including broken phone and tape raises questions about suicide theory.
Crete mafia: Bank accounts of all involved parties frozen
Greek authorities freeze bank accounts and assets of alleged Crete mafia members as financial crimes unit investigates international money movements.
Greek-Turkish fishing incident: “Turks fired shots, coast guard absent”
Tensions escalate in Thracian Sea as Turkish fishing vessels fire warning shots at Greek fishermen, with coast guard notably absent during the maritime incident.
27-year-old arrested for murder of 47-year-old foreigner in Athens
Greek police arrest 27-year-old suspect in connection with fatal shooting of foreigner in central Athens, uncovering major drug trafficking operation.
Lamia: 6-hour hostage ordeal with gun and knife for €2,300
Two men held a 30-year-old hostage for six hours in Lamia, Greece, using weapons to force ATM withdrawals totaling €6,300 before being arrested by police.
OPEKEPE scandal: 850 of 1,036 fraudulent subsidy recipients found in Crete
OPEKEPE fraud scandal exposes nationwide agricultural subsidy violations worth millions, with Crete leading in fraudulent cases among 1,036 investigated recipients.