Serious accident in Thessaloniki: 61-year-old woman hit by car
A 61-year-old pedestrian was critically injured in a traffic accident on Thessaloniki’s Mikis Theodorakis Avenue while attempting to cross the road.
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Easter exodus peaks in Greece: massive traffic jams and 320,000 cars
Easter holiday exodus reaches peak in Greece with massive traffic jams at toll stations. Over 320,000 vehicles departed in just two days as families head home.
Major arrests for explosives and fireworks before Easter in Greece
Greek police conducted major arrests for illegal explosives and fireworks before Easter, uncovering dangerous materials across multiple regions.
EU Commission receives Mitsotakis letter on child protection online
EU Commission confirms receipt of Greek PM’s letter on child internet safety, supports coordinated action on social media age limits across Europe.
Mother and partner jailed over severe abuse of 10-month-old baby
Mother and partner jailed for severe abuse of 10-month-old baby who remains hospitalized in critical condition with multiple injuries.
Shock in Greek village: 13-year-old boys threaten teen girls with knife
Two teenage girls faced a terrifying knife attack by 13-year-old boys in a Greek village, sparking shock and immediate police investigation.
OPEKEPE: Anonymous 2021 tip that broke the case open and the “16” who got trapped
Anonymous tip to Greek authorities in 2021 sparked major investigation into OPEKEPE subsidy fraud scandal involving organized network and 16 suspects.
Phone scam ring in Chania: How organized criminals “drained” citizens with fake EFKA calls
Criminal gang in Chania operated sophisticated phone scam targeting elderly with fake government calls, stealing money through banking fraud schemes.
Major drug bust: Police dismantle network with 300kg narcotics
Greek police dismantled major drug trafficking network in Athens, seizing 300kg narcotics worth €2.5M and arresting three suspects after dramatic chase.
Thessaloniki: 59-year-old woman dies after falling from third floor
A 59-year-old woman died after falling from a third-floor apartment in Thessaloniki’s Vardario area, with circumstances still under investigation.
Greece bans social media for under-15s with fines up to 6% global revenue
Greece implements groundbreaking social media ban for under-15s starting 2027, with fines up to 6% of global revenue for non-compliant platforms using KidsWallet system.
Warning: New fake SMS scam targeting Fuel Pass recipients
New SMS scam targets Fuel Pass recipients with fake government messages from Philippines numbers, attempting to steal banking details through fraudulent links.