Rescue Teams Search Rubble After Apartment Building Collapses in Athens

By admin June 30, 2026 No comment

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Emergency crews in Athens launched a large-scale search operation after a four-storey apartment building collapsed in the Petralona district on Tuesday. Firefighters, rescue teams and specially trained search dogs were deployed to comb through the debris amid concerns that people could be trapped beneath the rubble. Authorities later confirmed that four individuals

Greek Supreme Court Orders November 17 Leader Back to Prison

By admin June 16, 2026 No comment

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Greece’s Supreme Court has overturned the release of Alexandros Giotopoulos, the convicted leader of the notorious November 17 guerrilla group, sending him back to prison just weeks after he was freed on health grounds. The 82-year-old was released in May after a judicial panel approved his request for early release. Giotopoulos was arrested in 2002 […]

Greek Police Arrest 20 in Crete Amid Mounting EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Scandal

By admin May 25, 2026 No comment

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Greek authorities arrested 20 individuals on the island of Crete on Monday, dismantling a criminal network suspected of defrauding the European Union of agricultural subsidies. Operating since 2019, the gang allegedly generated more than €3 million ($3.49 million) in illegal revenue by submitting fraudulent fund applications based on false land declarations. The

Mother of Tempi Train Crash Victim Launches “Hope for Democracy” Political Party

By admin May 22, 2026 No comment

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Maria Karystianou, a pediatrician who became a leading justice campaigner after her 20-year-old daughter Marthi died in Greece’s worst-ever rail disaster, has officially launched a new political party called “Hope for Democracy”. Speaking to a packed theater crowd in Thessaloniki, Karystianou positioned her lack of political experience as an advantage against a

Mystery Naval Drone Found in Ionian Sea Under Investigation

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Greek authorities are investigating a mysterious unmanned naval drone discovered by fishermen near the island of Lefkada in the Ionian Sea. The vessel was found inside a cave and later towed by the Greek coast guard to the port of Vasiliki for military examination. According to local media reports, the drone was carrying explosives and […]

Greece to Ban Social Media Access for Under-15s from 2027

By admin April 8, 2026 No comment

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Greece has announced plans to ban social media access for children under 15 starting January next year, aiming to address rising anxiety, sleep problems, and excessive screen time among young people. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said the move targets the addictive design of social media platforms while ensuring technology remains a tool for learning and […]

Iran war Dampens Tourism in Cyprus and Greece

By admin March 26, 2026 No comment

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The ongoing Iran conflict has begun to impact tourism in Cyprus and Greece, with rising cancellations and a slowdown in new bookings ahead of the crucial summer season. The situation escalated after military strikes in late February and subsequent counterattacks, including a drone strike near a British base in Cyprus, triggering concerns among travellers and […]

Greek Court Sentences Intellexa Founder Over Wiretapping

By admin February 26, 2026 No comment

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A Greek court has found Intellexa founder Tal Dilian and three associates guilty of illegally accessing private data in 2020-2021, sentencing each to a cumulative 126 years and eight months, though the actual prison term is capped at eight years. The case stems from allegations that journalists, politicians, and business leaders were targeted using Predator […]

Greek Airspace Blackout Raises Alarm Over Ageing Aviation Systems

By admin January 6, 2026 No comment

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Greece’s air traffic control system suffered a major communications outage on Sunday, cutting contact between controllers and aircraft across much of the country and forcing authorities to suspend flights into and over Greek airspace. Controllers described radios falling silent mid-operation, replaced by a high-pitched noise, while internet systems also failed, disrupting

Greek Farmers Halt Airports and Borders Over Delayed EU Funds

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Greek farmers launched nationwide protests on Monday, shutting down Crete’s Heraklion airport, blocking roads and border crossings, and clashing with police over delays in European Union subsidy payments. Thousands of tractors and trucks created blockades in more than 20 locations, with air traffic disrupted after demonstrators forced their way onto the airport runway.