October 1 nationwide strike: Who’s participating in Greece
Greek workers unite for October 1 nationwide strike as GSEE and ADEDY protest government labor reforms and demand better working conditions.
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Greek minister orders asylum review for Palestinian arsonist
Greek minister orders asylum review for Palestinian man arrested for arson and sexual attacks on minors in Athens metro stations.
55-year-old man arrested in Thessaloniki for touching 11-year-old girl
Man arrested in Thessaloniki for inappropriately touching 11-year-old girl in public area. Police caught suspect in the act during incident in Stavroupoli.
Greece: 13-year-old denies creating AI pornographic video
13-year-old Greek student denies creating AI-generated pornographic video of 11-year-old classmate, claiming he received and shared manipulated content unknowingly.
86-year-old man destroys niece’s property with sledgehammer in Greece
86-year-old Greek man breaks into niece’s olive grove, destroys property with sledgehammer over family dispute, receives suspended sentence from Volos court.
Giorgos Mazonakis reports Home Invasion and Wiretapping Incidents
Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis files police complaint alleging home invasions, wiretapping, and surveillance, fearing damage to his reputation amid family disputes.
Athens Airport drug bust: 30-year-old caught with 8kg heroin
Major drug bust at Athens Airport as police arrest 30-year-old foreign national attempting to smuggle 8kg of heroin, possibly linked to international network.
New serious West Nile virus case in Ilia – 50-year-old in Rio ICU
A 50-year-old man with West Nile virus is hospitalized in ICU after developing encephalitis, marking the fourth confirmed case in the region this summer.
Sheep and goat pox outbreak: What livestock lockdown means
Greece faces livestock crisis as sheep and goat pox outbreak threatens nationwide lockdown. Government launches ten-day emergency operation to save farming sector.
Athens: 48-year-old foreign national arrested on European warrant
48-year-old foreign national arrested in Athens under European warrant for negligent homicide and drug trafficking involvement in international network.
Migration crisis in Gavdos: Over 100 new arrivals create suffocating conditions
Over 130 new migrants arrive in Gavdos creating unprecedented strain on Greek island’s limited resources as authorities struggle with mounting migration crisis.
Giannis Malamas released after testimony, trial postponed to September 18
Giannis Malamas, son of singer Sokrates Malamas, was released after testimony in assault case involving taxi driver and police officers. Trial set for September 18.