OPEKEPE fraud: 14 defendants jailed for criminal organization
OPEKEPE fraud case expands with 40th defendant jailed for criminal organization involvement in illegal EU subsidy scheme affecting Greek agriculture.
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Weather: “First taste of winter” from Tuesday – new storm and temperature drop expected
Greece prepares for winter weather as temperatures drop significantly from Tuesday. Meteorologist predicts first winter conditions arriving mid-week after spring-like temperatures.
40-year-old arrested after hit-and-run crash while driving drunk
40-year-old driver arrested for hit-and-run crash while drunk with 1.70 mg/l blood alcohol level. License previously revoked for repeat DUI offenses.
Fake investment scam ring busted: How the criminal network operated
Criminal organization busted for elaborate fake casino investment scam using gold, diamonds and Rolex watches as bait to defraud victims of over €1.3 million.
State Department targets Greek Antifa terrorists using 17N methods
US State Department employs 17N-style methods to hunt Greek terrorists linked to Antifa movement, placing extremist groups on same list as ISIS and Al Qaeda.
Patras: 23-year-old escapes psychiatric clinic, barricades on balcony
A 23-year-old man who escaped from a psychiatric clinic barricaded himself on a Patras balcony with a knife before being safely rescued by police negotiators.
Teen girl stalked by gang in Athens suburb while walking home
16-year-old student stalked by gang while walking home from school in Athens suburb shows quick thinking to escape potential attack by hiding in store.
Europol: Cybercrime mastermind arrested in Greece in major international operation
Major cybercrime network dismantled as Europol arrests mastermind behind VenomRAT malware in Greece, affecting hundreds of thousands of victims worldwide.
Crete vendetta: Mother’s shocking account of son’s killing
Mother of Fanouris Kargakis describes horrific family vendetta shooting in Crete that left her 39-year-old son dead and five children fatherless.
Greece: Witness testimony overturns 3-year-old boy’s death case
New witness testimony challenges official account of 3-year-old’s tragic death in Greece, claiming ATV accident rather than fall after uncle lost consciousness.
Athens explosion and fire in apartment building leaves two injured
Late-night explosion and fire at Athens apartment building near Plateia Amerikis injures two people with respiratory issues. Firefighters prevent spread to homes.
Online challenge or death trap? How a viral dare left 22-year-old fighting for life in ICU
A 22-year-old fights for life in ICU after attempting a deadly online challenge. Psychologists explain why young people underestimate fatal risks for social validation.