OPEKEPE scandal: Assets of former MP Popis Semertzidou frozen
Greek authorities freeze 1.5 million euros in assets from former politician Popis Semertzidou in major EU agricultural subsidy fraud scandal.
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16-year-old motorcyclist in dramatic Kallithea chase has extensive criminal record
A 16-year-old with extensive criminal record led police on dramatic motorcycle chase through Kallithea, injuring officer before arrest.
Dead man found in Athens apartment – police investigate possible murder
Police investigate possible murder after foreign national found dead in Athens apartment. Forensic teams gather evidence as authorities examine suspicious circumstances.
Weather changes Monday – Temperature drops, where it will rain
Autumn weather arrives Monday in Greece with temperature drops, rain and thunderstorms in Macedonia. Clear skies expected in most areas with local showers.
Crete migration crisis: 1,140 migrants overwhelm facilities
Over 1,100 migrants overwhelm overcrowded facilities in Crete as authorities struggle with continuous arrivals and deteriorating conditions.
Shocking threats from 42-year-old pimp exposed: “He said he would hurt my family”
42-year-old pimp’s threatening messages to victims revealed, including family threats and intimidation tactics used to control young women.
Rhodes urban planning scandal: New investigation round underway
Rhodes faces one of Greece’s biggest corruption scandals as Internal Affairs investigates 34 cases involving urban planning officials, engineers and businessmen.
Sinai Monastery elects new abbot Simeon Papadopoulos
Sinai Monastery’s brotherhood elects Archimandrite Simeon Papadopoulos as new abbot with overwhelming support, ending turbulent succession.
Record migrant arrivals in Greece: 578 reach Gavdos in 24 hours
Record 578 migrants reach Greek island of Gavdos from Libya in 24 hours, bringing total to over 1,100. Emergency meeting scheduled as authorities seek solutions.
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.
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.