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Crime & Justice

The gruesome murder victim found in the bathtub on the eve of Christmas: Vilnius police speak out about the investigation

A murder victim was discovered in a bathtub in Vilnius, leading to a swift investigation and the arrest of a suspect.

Feb 25 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EasyJet in bag war with NHS doctor thrown off flight

An NHS doctor was removed from an EasyJet flight on Christmas Eve over a dispute concerning her hand luggage.

Feb 14 • 08:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Pictures: This is what awaited Sanna Marin at her doorstep

Former Prime Minister Sanna Marin was subjected to harassment by a man who lurked around her home for three consecutive days in December 2024, culminating in an incident on Christmas Eve.

Feb 13 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Shocking Situation at Sanna Marin's Front Door

Former Prime Minister Sanna Marin faced a distressing incident on Christmas Eve 2024 when an alleged stalker appeared at her home.

Feb 13 • 13:55 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man and woman jailed for Christmas Eve killing of Charlie Gander

A man and a woman have been sentenced for their roles in the Christmas Eve murder of Charlie Gander in Victoria, Australia, receiving prison terms that have drawn criticism from the victim's family.

Feb 9 • 04:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Family 'not giving up' on search for Perth father missing since Christmas

The family of missing Perth father Luke Hazelwood, last seen on Christmas Eve outside Lancelin Sands Hotel, continues to hope for his safe return despite the cessation of a large-scale search effort.

Feb 4 • 22:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Rory McIlroy's feud with LIV Golf rival after Christmas Eve court subpoena

Rory McIlroy prepares to face off against Patrick Reed at the Dubai Invitational, a rivalry marked by past legal conflicts and on-course confrontations.

Jan 15 • 16:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

On Orthodox Christmas Eve near Vinkovci, they rode in a tractor trailer and shot

On Orthodox Christmas Eve, police have filed misdemeanor charges against two young men for shooting a gas pistol in the Vinkovci area, with one juvenile facing a court indictment.

Jan 14 • 13:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Incident in Ostrov: Police investigate shooting during holiday celebration

Police in Vinkovci are investigating a shooting involving a 25-year-old, an 18-year-old, and a minor, which occurred during the Orthodox Christmas Eve celebrations.

Jan 14 • 12:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

VIDEO The Church apologized for 'slimy Jesus': The scene from the mass horrified believers, Croatian priest reacted

A Christmas Eve mass broadcast from the Church of St. Mary in Stuttgart became controversial after an adult artist posed in a fetal position covered with wet rice paper instead of the traditional nativity depiction of baby Jesus, sparking outrage among viewers and reactions from clergy.

Jan 13 • 20:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

German church’s televised ‘slime Jesus’ infuriates the faithful

A Christmas Eve mass broadcast in Germany featuring a performance artist portraying a 'slime Jesus' has drawn criticism from the Roman Catholic faithful, prompting regrets from the local diocese.

Jan 13 • 14:25 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

How a Storm Unleashed the Greatest Witch Hunt in Norway's History: 90 People Ended Up on the Bonfire

The unexpected storm on Christmas Eve 1617 in Finnmark, Norway, led to a catastrophic loss of fishermen and triggered a witch hunt that resulted in 90 executions.

Jan 12 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

High School Musical 3 star Matt Prokop charged with possession of child pornography

Matt Prokop, the former child actor from High School Musical 3, was arrested in Texas on Christmas Eve for possession of child pornography and four misdemeanour charges.

Jan 10 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mum fighting for life after being shot in front of her one-year-old son by 'hooded men'

A mother is in critical condition after being shot multiple times on Christmas Eve in front of her one-year-old son by intruders in Peckham, London.

Jan 10 • 21:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Revelation from the USA: the Vatican negotiated an asylum offer for Maduro

On the eve of Christmas, Cardinal Pietro Parolin urgently convened US Ambassador to the Holy See Brian Burch to discuss American plans for Venezuela, as the Vatican sought to prevent violence and instability in the country.

Jan 9 • 21:55 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Cayetano Martínez de Irujo renounces reconciliation with his brothers: 'That door is already closed'

Cayetano Martínez de Irujo has declared that he will not be reconciling with his siblings and revealed the reasons for his absence at a family gathering during Christmas Eve.

Jan 9 • 16:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Nenad (18) Celebrated Christmas Eve in a Café in Serbia. A Few Hours Later He Was Stabbed in the Neck.

Nenad, an 18-year-old, was tragically murdered just hours after celebrating Christmas Eve at a café in Serbia, leaving his community in mourning.

Jan 9 • 08:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

In Serbia, Nenad (18) was killed with a knife on Christmas Eve, all because of a 100 euro debt?

Eighteen-year-old Nenad was brutally murdered on Christmas Eve in a tragic incident in Serbia, allegedly over a 100 euro debt, leaving the village of Tovariševo in shock.

Jan 9 • 08:58 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Putin attends Christmas Eve service with veterans of Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin marked Christmas Eve at an Orthodox service in the Moscow region alongside veterans from the war in Ukraine, where he spoke about the role of Russian warriors in defending the nation.

Jan 7 • 16:38 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Christians attend Mass to celebrate Christmas Eve

Coptic Orthodox Christians in Egypt celebrated Christmas Eve with Mass at churches, praying for peace and stability in light of regional conflicts.

Jan 7 • 10:41 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ethiopia's Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa

Thousands of Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas Eve with a candlelight ceremony in Addis Ababa, ending a 43-day fasting period.

Jan 7 • 08:51 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony

Ethiopia celebrated Orthodox Christmas Eve with a large candlelight ceremony in Addis Ababa, where thousands participated in prayers, hymns, and a midnight Mass, marking the end of a 43-day fasting period.

Jan 7 • 08:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

The Longest Holidays in Europe: We Sit Down to Orthodox Christmas Eve in Bielsko Podlaskie

The article explores the traditions of celebrating Orthodox Christmas Eve in Bielsko Podlaskie, reflecting on the historical presence of Jewish and Catholic festivities in the region before World War II.

Jan 6 • 19:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

SNV Reception: Milošević on ZDS and 'Blackness', Goldstein Award for Anti-Fascism

The Serbian National Council hosted its traditional reception on Orthodox Christmas Eve, featuring discussions on historical grievances and the awarding of an anti-fascism prize to Goldstein, attended by key figures from the Serbian minority and the Croatian government.

Jan 6 • 17:09 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Christmas Eve Celebrated According to the Julian Calendar in the Center of Rijeka

Christmas Eve was celebrated on Tuesday at Kobler Square in Rijeka with food blessing, singing, and socializing, organized by the Council of the Serbian National Minority and the Serbian Community of Rijeka, supported by the Serbian Orthodox Church in Rijeka.

Jan 6 • 15:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Christmas Reception of the SNV: The Bread was Broken and a Coin was Sought, See Who Got It

The Serbian National Council celebrated Christmas Eve according to the Julian calendar with a traditional reception attended by prominent public and political figures, including government ministers and the state attorney.

Jan 6 • 11:35 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Pope Leone XIV has closed the holy door of St. Peter's: the Jubilee of hope comes to an end

Pope Leone XIV presided over the closing ceremony of the holy door at St. Peter's Basilica, marking the conclusion of the Jubilee of Hope which was opened by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve 2024.

Jan 6 • 08:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

‘Loving’ dad, 33, dies in Christmas Eve crash as mum suffers serious injuries

A family mourns the loss of 33-year-old Stephen Jones, who died following a car crash on Christmas Eve, while his partner remains seriously injured and their son has minor injuries.

Jan 5 • 13:55 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Berchtesgaden National Park: Cold, Colder - Funtensee

Funtensee in Berchtesgaden National Park holds the record for the lowest temperature ever recorded in Germany, reaching minus 45.9 degrees Celsius on Christmas Eve 2001, due to its unique geological features.

Jan 5 • 10:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tragedy as Paul Kim's son, 5, had 'miracle' recovery on Christmas day before dying days later

Influencer Paul Kim's son, Micah, tragically passed away on New Year's Eve, just days after a hopeful recovery on Christmas day.

Jan 1 • 22:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

A 39-year-old violated security twice and broke into Kensington Palace on Christmas Eve

A 39-year-old man was charged with trespassing after he invaded Kensington Palace's grounds twice just before Christmas, while Prince William and Kate were not present during the incidents.

Jan 1 • 20:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Fire in the market in Poznań. Fireworks caused a blaze

A dangerous incident in Poznań's market on New Year's Eve resulted in a Christmas tree catching fire due to fireworks shortly after midnight, with recordings of the event circulating online.

Jan 1 • 06:20 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Why Red Clothing is Worn on New Year's Eve: The Origin of This Christmas Tradition

The tradition of wearing red clothing on New Year's Eve is linked to associations with love, prosperity, and strength, as people seek to attract these qualities for the upcoming year.

Dec 31 • 12:58 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Christmas Carols to Mitsotakis and the New Year's Pinat (images)

The Union of Liosiotis Iliou sang Christmas carols to Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at the Maximos Mansion on New Year's Eve, dressed in traditional costumes, while the Prime Minister and his daughter Sophia exchanged wishes and gifts with them, and a festive 'Pinat' character was also present.

Dec 31 • 12:11 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Adif takes advantage of Christmas Eve to publish an express purchase of equipment from Huawei

Adif announces a tender on Christmas Eve for Huawei equipment in its data network, amounting to €484,000 for two years, which it deems necessary despite warnings from European allies about risks associated with Huawei.

Dec 31 • 03:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Body found in search for missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos who vanished at Christmas

A body has been found in the search for 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who went missing on Christmas Eve in San Antonio, Texas.

Dec 31 • 01:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Missing teen in 'imminent danger' after disappearing on Christmas Eve as police release CCTV

Police have released new dashcam footage of 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who went missing on Christmas Eve in Texas, indicating she might be in 'imminent danger'.

Dec 30 • 20:32 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Seinfeld Stars Gather for Christmas Eve, Some Hard to Recognize

Stars of the cult classic 'Seinfeld' reunited for Christmas Eve, delighting fans with nostalgic photos shared by Jerry Seinfeld on Instagram.

Dec 30 • 19:25 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Stars of Seinfeld Gathered, Some Are Hard to Recognize

The stars of the iconic series Seinfeld reunited on Christmas Eve, delighting fans with nostalgic photos shared by Jerry Seinfeld on Instagram.

Dec 30 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

CIA Drones, Protagonists of the First Attack on Venezuelan Territory

The CIA conducted the first U.S. drone strike on Venezuelan territory, targeting drug cargo facilities, as reported by CNN and The New York Times, shortly before Christmas Eve.

Dec 30 • 14:29 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Shops were closed on Christmas Eve, but what about New Year’s Eve? A shopping surprise

As the end of 2025 approaches, many Poles are curious whether shops will be open for New Year’s Eve shopping to prepare for celebrations with family and friends.

Dec 30 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Iceland has hottest Christmas Eve ever with temperature of 19.8C recorded

Iceland recorded its hottest Christmas Eve on December 24 with a temperature of 19.8C in Seyðisfjörður, surpassing its average December temperatures which range from -1C to 4C.

Dec 30 • 13:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Krzysztof Adam Kowalczyk: Tired of Celebrating?

The article discusses the exhaustion employees face from the extended holiday celebrations, particularly noting the historical significance of the newly established public holiday on Christmas Eve in Poland.

Dec 30 • 04:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Mother and daughter killed by poisoning: five doctors investigated for involuntary manslaughter

Investigations in Campobasso are focused on the entire chain of medical interventions to understand what happened in the tragic hours following Christmas Eve, which claimed the lives of 15-year-old Sara Di Vita and her 50-year-old mother Antonella Di Ielsi, with five healthcare workers, including two Venezuelan doctors, now under investigation for involuntary manslaughter and bodily harm.

Dec 30 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Illegal firecrackers found with minors in Zagreb. Parents reported

Zagreb police reported the parents of minors from Peščenica after discovering 136 illegal firecrackers in their home on Christmas Eve during intensified operations related to the use of pyrotechnics by minors.

Dec 29 • 12:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

The President of the City Council of Bjelovar caused an accident: I will resign from all positions

Bruno Zadro, the President of the City Council of Bjelovar and a known gynecologist, has announced his resignation following an alcohol-related car accident on Christmas Eve.

Dec 29 • 10:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

In Međimurje, he lost his wallet with PINs; a thief withdrew hundreds of euros from his account

An elderly man in Međimurje lost his wallet containing PINs on Christmas Eve, leading to a thief withdrawing hundreds of euros from his bank account using the stolen information.

Dec 29 • 10:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

The driver of the black BMW caused two accidents in a few minutes, police are seeking witnesses

Police are appealing to citizens with information about a traffic accident at the intersection of Bolnička cesta and Medpotoki and Karažnik streets that occurred on Christmas Eve.

Dec 29 • 09:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Christmas dinner killer. Death of mother and daughter

A seafood dinner on Christmas Eve may have triggered food poisoning that led to the deaths of a mother and her 15-year-old daughter, after both experienced illness for several days following the meal.

Dec 29 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Five Ukrainians killed in an accident in Poland

A tragic car accident on Christmas Eve near the Polish town of Brzeg resulted in the deaths of six individuals, five of whom were Ukrainian nationals.

Dec 28 • 17:43 UTC

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