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.
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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.
SOS for Lake Mornos: Smallest area recorded in 10 years threatens Athens water reserves
Lake Mornos records its smallest area in 10 years, with water reserves down 42% compared to 2024, raising serious concerns about Athens’ water supply security.
42-year-old pimp exposed: New victim reveals shocking details
42-year-old pimp arrested in Greece after victims reveal shocking details of forced prostitution, drug abuse, and threats spanning nearly a decade.
Fatal crash in Crete: Egyptian driver faces felony charges
Egyptian driver faces felony charges after fatal motorcycle crash in Crete that killed 23-year-old Maria Logotheti. Driver attempted to flee but was stopped by tourists.