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.
Greece
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.
Easter Weather Forecast: Where You’ll Need Umbrellas for Good Friday and Easter Sunday Processions – Yannis Kallianos’ Predictions
Weather expert Yannis Kallianos reveals which areas of Greece will need umbrellas during Easter weekend religious processions and what clothing to pack.
Meteora tragedy: Rescue operation recovers body of woman who fell from cliffs
Challenging rescue operation recovers body of 65-year-old woman who died after falling from cliffs at Meteora monastery in Greece.
Shock in Evia: Body found on Galazia Limni beach
Body discovered on Greek beach sparks investigation as authorities work to identify victim and determine cause of death in shocking incident.
Tempi: Prosecutor intervenes over trial venue suitability concerns
Prosecutor orders urgent investigation into Tempi train disaster trial venue suitability after complaints from victims’ families and survivors.
Mystery in Pallini: Note found after man discovered dead with cables
Police investigate mysterious death in Pallini after 49-year-old found with cable ties around neck. Suicide note discovered at home pleads “take care of children.”
2-year-old girl’s condition improves after dog attack in Piraeus
2-year-old girl shows rapid health improvement after surviving serious dog attack in Piraeus that required 4-hour emergency surgery at Children’s Hospital.
Greek babysitter gets April 27 deadline to defend infant murder charges
Greek babysitter Eirini Mourtzoukou gets April 27 deadline to defend against premeditated murder charges in infant death case that shocked the nation.