Major public hospital director arrested for demanding bribes up to €4,000
Hospital director arrested for corruption, demanding up to €4,000 in bribes from patients at major public medical facility.
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Cretan mafia leaders appear before investigator over blackmail charges
Two brothers accused of leading the Cretan mafia appeared before an investigator on blackmail charges involving a monastery abbot and explicit videos.
Shocking animal cruelty in Lemnos: Dogs thrown into shelter like trash bags
Shocking security footage reveals heartless abandonment of dogs at Greek island shelter, sparking outrage and calls for justice from animal welfare groups.
Paralympian Carolina Pelendritou denied taxi ride due to guide dog
Paralympic swimming champion Carolina Pelendritou was illegally denied taxi service due to her guide dog, highlighting discrimination against disabled passengers.
Fatal motorcycle crash in Ios: 29-year-old rider dies in accident
Fatal motorcycle accident in Ios claims life of 29-year-old rider. Investigation underway to determine cause of crash on provincial road.
Schools: When all-day programs begin in Kindergartens and Elementary Schools
Greece’s school year begins September 11 with new all-day programs for kindergarten and elementary schools. Find out the complete schedule and departure times.
New ID cards: How much citizens will pay and the appointment system
Greek citizens face mandatory ID card replacement by August 2026, with fees starting at €10. New digital appointment system aims to streamline the process.
Wrong blood transfusion at clinic: “Patient is in good health”
Greek clinic reports patient stable after wrong blood transfusion incident leads to three arrests. Medical error sparks investigation at private facility.
National High School Diploma: Revolutionary education reform in Greece
Greece introduces revolutionary National High School Diploma system, transforming university access and high school education for future students nationwide.
Video evidence from dramatic police chase in Athens center
Dramatic video shows police chase in Athens as businessman’s son drags officer with car during dangerous street racing incident on Attiki Odos highway.
Mega Spilaio Monastery: Abbot charged with attempting to sell religious artifacts appears before prosecutor
Greek Orthodox monastery abbot charged with attempting to sell stolen Byzantine icons and 18th-century Gospels worth €200,000 after undercover police sting operation.
Eirini Mourtzoukou fights back after forensic report – “There will be surprises and possibly new defendants”
Eirini Mourtzoukou prepares counterattack after forensic report challenges previous findings in child death case, promising shocking revelations.