Turkish tycoon donates €115,000 to Greek hospital that saved his life
Turkish Pegasus Airlines owner Ali Sabancí donates €115,000 to Greek hospital that saved his life after 2023 boat crash, funding new surgical equipment.
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Paris Roupos explains Greek flag joke controversy and death threats
Greek comedian Paris Roupos speaks out about flag joke controversy that cost him his job and led to death threats, sparking debate over comedy limits.
Rhodes teacher jailed for seducing 14-year-old student
A 52-year-old Rhodes teacher receives 5-year prison sentence for seducing 14-year-old student and assaulting her father during confrontation.
11-year-old killed in hit-and-run accident in Igoumenitsa, Greece
Tragic details emerge about 11-year-old killed outside parents’ store in Igoumenitsa. Boy died just meters from safety after being struck by car.
Warning! Greek food safety authority recalls dried apricots
Greek food safety authority EFET recalls dried apricots containing undeclared sulfur dioxide that poses allergy risks to sensitive consumers.
Irini Mourtzoukou from prison: Retracts confession about baby death
Greek killer Irini Mourtzoukou retracts confession about infant murder from prison, claiming she never touched the baby in shocking audio recording.
20-Year-Old Sailor Dies on Ferry: Captain and Engineer Released
Young sailor dies in tragic accident aboard Blue Star Chios ferry. Captain and engineer arrested then released as investigation begins into workplace safety.
Blue Star Chios: 20-year-old sailor crushed by watertight door
Tragic workplace accident claims life of 20-year-old sailor on Blue Star Chios ferry at Piraeus port, sparking maritime unions’ 24-hour strike protest.
Juvenile crime surges: Two minors arrested for chain snatching attempt
Two foreign minors arrested in New Heraklion for violent chain snatching attempt. Police found cannabis in their possession during arrest.
Bear attack on elderly man in Zagori sparks outrage from residents
Elderly man attacked by bear in Greek village yard as residents forced to carry firecrackers for protection. Village president says locals can’t walk safely.
Palestinian man attacks multiple victims in Athens city center
Palestinian man attacks multiple victims in Athens, striking one with bottle, attempting to stab woman with scissors, and biting police officer during arrest.
Sifnos weapons cache: 46-year-old arrested with arsenal
Greek police bust major weapons cache in Sifnos, arresting 46-year-old with Kalashnikov, silencers, and €252,480 cash in suspected arms trafficking operation.