Crete migration crisis: 1,140 migrants overwhelm facilities
Over 1,100 migrants overwhelm overcrowded facilities in Crete as authorities struggle with continuous arrivals and deteriorating conditions.
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Shocking threats from 42-year-old pimp exposed: “He said he would hurt my family”
42-year-old pimp’s threatening messages to victims revealed, including family threats and intimidation tactics used to control young women.
Rhodes urban planning scandal: New investigation round underway
Rhodes faces one of Greece’s biggest corruption scandals as Internal Affairs investigates 34 cases involving urban planning officials, engineers and businessmen.
Sinai Monastery elects new abbot Simeon Papadopoulos
Sinai Monastery’s brotherhood elects Archimandrite Simeon Papadopoulos as new abbot with overwhelming support, ending turbulent succession.
Record migrant arrivals in Greece: 578 reach Gavdos in 24 hours
Record 578 migrants reach Greek island of Gavdos from Libya in 24 hours, bringing total to over 1,100. Emergency meeting scheduled as authorities seek solutions.
Singer Socrates Malamas’ son arrested for headbutting police officer
Singer Socrates Malamas’ son arrested after headbutting police officer during taxi driver altercation in Athens’ Monastiraki district early Saturday morning.
Israeli-Palestinian clash at Athens’ Syntagma Square caught on video
Violent clash between Israelis and Palestinians erupts at Athens’ Syntagma Square, leaving one injured. Five people arrested after incident caught on video.
Ancient artifact smuggling scandal rocks Greek monastery
Greek monastery abbot caught selling Byzantine icons and ancient artifacts worth millions. Police uncover major smuggling network targeting sacred treasures.
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.
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.