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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Which Sundays stores will be open until Christmas: Complete guide
Complete guide to Sunday store hours during Christmas 2025. Four exceptional Sundays when shops stay open for holiday shopping and Black Friday deals.
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.
Reuters: Hamas consolidates control in Gaza as international community stalls
Hamas strengthens control in Gaza through price regulation and taxation while international plans stall, raising concerns about the organization’s grip on power.
Stockholm bus crashes into bus stop, multiple injured
Breaking: A bus crashed into a bus stop in Stockholm on Friday afternoon, injuring multiple people. Swedish police confirm the incident but have not disclosed casualty numbers.
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.
Corruption scandal hits Zelensky: What Ukraine risks losing
Major corruption scandal rocks Zelensky’s government as Ukraine battles Russia, with ministers resigning over $100M kickback scheme in energy sector.
Marina Zeas fire raises questions about tourism and yachting
A devastating fire at Marina Zeas in Piraeus destroyed four yachts, raising serious concerns about marine tourism safety and the city’s reputation.
EU approves tariffs on Shein and Temu: Greece’s position
EU finance ministers approve tariffs on packages under €150 from Chinese platforms Shein and Temu. Greece supports early 2026 implementation.
Open split in Greece’s New Left over Tsipras cooperation
Greece’s New Left faces internal crisis as party leaders publicly clash over potential cooperation with former PM Alexis Tsipras and SYRIZA ahead of congress.
Netanyahu envoys’ Athens visit: Strategic talks and defense deals
Netanyahu’s envoys arrived in Athens for strategic talks with Greek officials, focusing on defense deals and regional cooperation amid growing geopolitical ties.
Exclusive: Mitsotakis event planned to showcase government justice reforms
Prime Minister Mitsotakis plans December event to showcase six years of justice reforms, including new inheritance law updates and criminal court acceleration measures.
Parliament clash: Mitsotakis vs Androylakis on inflation crisis
Greek PM Mitsotakis faces opposition leader Androylakis in heated parliament debate over rising inflation and private debt crisis during Prime Minister’s Hour.
Cyprus banking expansion: Greek banks target eastern markets
Greek banks expand into Cyprus as strategic hub for eastern markets. Eurobank and Alpha Bank make major acquisitions targeting Middle East growth opportunities.
EU taxation on Shein and Temu begins – End of cheap shopping
The EU prepares to tax small packages under €150, targeting Chinese platforms like Shein and Temu with new duties and processing fees starting early 2025.
Art Market: Moralis, Chryssa, Takis, Karagatsi from €2,000 to €60,000
Greek art auction features works by Moralis, Chryssa, Takis and Karagatsi with estimates ranging from €2,000 to €80,000, offering investment opportunities for all budgets.
EU approves new taxes on packages under €150 from China platforms
EU finance ministers approve new taxes on packages under €150 from Chinese platforms like Temu and Shein, targeting massive influx of non-compliant products.
Greece heating upgrade program: 102,508 approved for home energy grants
Greece approves 102,508 households for heating system upgrade grants worth €647 million, boosting green transition with focus on vulnerable groups.