Greek baker brutally beaten in armed robbery: “They punctured my lung”
61-year-old Greek baker hospitalized with punctured lung after masked robbers tortured him for 40 minutes at his bakery and home, stealing €600 and bank cards.
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14-year-old from Greek island remains in critical condition
A 14-year-old girl from Kefalonia remains in critical condition on life support as doctors prepare for a second brain MRI to determine the cause of her paralysis.
Mother’s chilling confession about drowning 3-year-old daughter
Algerian mother gives chilling testimony about leaving 3-year-old daughter in sea, claiming child died from bathroom fall before drowning incident.
Ferry runs aground in Greece: passengers forced to rescue themselves
Greek ferry with 105 passengers runs aground near Evia. Passengers forced to rescue themselves using private boats after Coast Guard delays response.
Fires rage across Thasos island as lightning strikes four locations
Lightning strikes ignited four separate wildfires across Thasos island, prompting massive emergency response with aircraft and dozens of firefighters.
New heat wave with strong winds and brief rain hits Thursday
Greece braces for another heat wave on Thursday with temperatures reaching 37°C, strong 8 Beaufort winds in the Aegean, and brief mountain showers expected.
Greece launches new SMS campaign for free preventive health screenings
Greece’s Deputy Health Minister announces new SMS campaign starting September for free preventive health screenings, urging citizens to prioritize healthcare.
Nea Styra ferry grounding: “Crew panicked more than passengers”
Retired admiral reveals crew panic and protocol failures during Greek ferry grounding at Nea Styra, criticizing delayed rescue response and radar malfunction.
Crete: Doctor accused of child abuse at summer camp denied bail
Doctor at Crete summer camp denied bail on child abuse charges. Defense lawyer resigns as case escalates to felony status with new complaints filed.
Paleo Faliro: 32-year-old mother jailed for murder of 3-year-old
32-year-old mother jailed for alleged murder of 3-year-old daughter in Greece. She claims it was an accident during testimony to investigating judge.
Ferry captain claims “rudders jammed, didn’t see rocks” in Greece
Ferry captain claims rudders jammed and didn’t see rocks that caused grounding with 114 passengers aboard near Greek island. Refloating operation continues.
Child sexual abuse: Shocking cases by “trusted” individuals
Disturbing rise in child sexual abuse cases in Greece involves trusted professionals. Recent arrests reveal shocking exploitation networks affecting dozens.