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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Information about the detention of a Georgian suspect for espionage in Souda

Greek authorities have detained a Georgian national on suspicion of espionage in Souda, following a surveillance operation by the country's intelligence service.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Alarm for the Greek Police and EYP due to Iran - Ongoing meetings, increased patrols

The escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly due to the war in Iran, have prompted Greek authorities to activate a state of high alert, involving the Greek Police and the National Intelligence Service in comprehensive security measures.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Video conference of Mitsotakis with Greek diplomatic authorities in Iran and the Middle East

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will hold a video conference with the heads of Greek embassies and consulates in Iran and the Middle East amid rising geopolitical instability.

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kikilias: We are monitoring developments in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz

Greek Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced that the authorities are closely monitoring the situation in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz to ensure the safety of Greek shipping and seafarers.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss francs: No investigation underway for breaches of EU law

Greek authorities report no violations of EU law concerning loan agreements in Swiss francs for borrowers in Greece.

Feb 25 โ€ข 17:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

AADE: Millions in cash, drugs, and thousands of contraband items seized by AADE

Greek customs authorities continue to effectively combat illegal trafficking across the country, leading to significant seizures of cash, drugs, and contraband goods.

Feb 24 โ€ข 15:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Karystianou: 'No one will touch the grave of the children'

Maria Karystianou posted sharp criticism regarding the exhumations of the victims of the Tempe tragedy, alleging a cover-up by authorities.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Never-before-seen photos of Nazi executions in Greece surface on eBay

A collection of shocking photos depicting Nazi executions of Greek resistance fighters during WWII has surfaced on eBay, eliciting strong reactions in Greece where authorities claim them as national heritage.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parental Gifts: End of 'Triangles' with Siblings, In-laws, and Daughters-in-law โ€“ Who is Being Targeted

Greek taxpayers exploiting tax provisions related to parental gifts are facing significant fines and penalties as authorities crack down on 'triangular' gift schemes designed to avoid inheritance tax.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Domokos Prison: "It was a contract killing against him"

Greek authorities are investigating a potential contract killing involving a Bulgarian inmate who shot a notorious Greek convict in Domokos Prison.

Feb 18 โ€ข 07:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Domokos Prison: What Authorities Are Reviewing Regarding the Murder of the Lifelong Inmate

Authorities are investigating the murder of Greek lifelong inmate Antonis Papadatos inside Domokos Prison, raising questions about security protocols.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Domokos Prison: New data on the murder of a Greek convict - What the authorities are examining

An investigation is underway regarding the fatal shooting of a Greek inmate serving a life sentence at Domokos prison, with unresolved questions about the circumstances of the incident.

Feb 16 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Constitutional Revision and Economy

The article discusses the importance of constitutional revision in Greece, emphasizing its implications for education and independent authorities in light of ongoing economic crises.

Feb 15 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Laura: Signal from her mobile phone detected in Berlin โ€“ Disagreement with the German authorities

A signal from the mobile phone of a missing 16-year-old girl named Laura has been detected in Berlin, raising hopes for her safety despite German authorities believing she left her family voluntarily.

Feb 14 โ€ข 18:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Video Conference Between Greek and German Police Regarding Laura - Her Mother Has Not Provided DNA

Investigations into the case of 16-year-old Laura in Germany reveal that her mother has not provided DNA samples as requested by authorities.

Feb 13 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Huge network of strawmen with 380 businesses and debts of 43 million euros dismantled by the Independent Authority for Public Revenue

Greek authorities have dismantled an organized network of strawmen who were managing around 380 businesses, revealing debts of 43 million euros.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

D. Tsiodras to the Commission: Better coordination of national authorities to strengthen the single market for the benefit of entrepreneurship and consumers

Greek MEP D. Tsiodras calls for enhanced coordination among national authorities to simplify EU legislation and strengthen the single market for businesses and consumers.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Russian former mayor behind arson in Chania? The plan and the arrests

Greek authorities are investigating a serious arson case allegedly involving a former Russian mayor who paid three Greeks to set fire to a shop as a warning to his ex-wife.

Feb 10 โ€ข 17:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: An anesthesiologist caught in the tax authorities' net

An anesthesiologist in Thessaloniki faces over โ‚ฌ200,000 in tax charges and penalties after an investigation revealed discrepancies between actual income and reported earnings for 2016 and 2017.

Feb 10 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Ergin Ataman has lost his mother

Gรผlten Ataman, the mother of Greek basketball coach Ergin Ataman, has passed away, prompting condolences from various basketball authorities.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Espionage Case: What the Colonel Will Say in Military Court โ€“ The Cryptos, Disguises, and Accomplices

A Greek Air Force colonel is in court today, accused of espionage for China, with authorities alleging strong evidence and his own confession regarding the leaking of classified information.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Towards the regularization of category 5 illegal constructions by local authorities

The Greek government is considering allowing municipalities to regularize public interest properties with category 5 illegal constructions, according to the Deputy Minister of Environment, Nikos Tagaras.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Espionage Case: The Amounts the Colonel Received for Providing Information

Details have emerged regarding a 54-year-old Greek Air Force officer accused of espionage for Chinese authorities, including the financial incentives he received for sharing sensitive information.

Feb 9 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Panagopoulos case: Relatives and companies under scrutiny

Greek authorities have initiated an urgent investigation into embezzlement allegations involving the president of the GSEE, Giannis Panagopoulos, and several other individuals and companies.

Feb 9 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Frauds: Beware of these messages - they impersonate the AADE, the ELTA, the Attiki Odos

Recent fraudulent messages impersonating Greek authorities are a growing concern, with scams attempting to deceive citizens through SMS phishing.

Feb 9 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Smuggled Tobacco Products: How the Large International Network Operated โ€“ 26 Arrests

Greek authorities have dismantled a large criminal organization involved in smuggling tobacco products and made 26 arrests as part of an extensive investigation.

Feb 9 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Chinese Spy: The Secret Trip of a Colonel, Cryptocurrencies, and the Meeting in Athens

A Greek colonel has been arrested for spying for China, and authorities are investigating his connections and the potential compromises to national security.

Feb 7 โ€ข 20:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Greek police detain more than 300 people in Thessaloniki raid

Greek authorities arrested 313 individuals following riots in Thessaloniki's university district.

Feb 7 โ€ข 14:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

How Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Became a Battleground: 48-Hour Deadline from the Ministry of Education for University Authorities to Provide Explanations

The Greek Ministry of Education has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the authorities of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki following violent incidents near the Polytechnic School.

Feb 7 โ€ข 13:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The smuggling network of 'Ballerina' operated like a terrorist organization with unknown members among them and branches as far as the United Kingdom

The 'Ballerina' smuggling network was dismantled by Greek authorities, revealing a complex operation resembling a terrorist organization and extending its reach internationally.

Feb 7 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Read in Vima of Sunday: How ministers will be referred to

The article discusses proposed amendments to the Greek Constitution concerning the prosecution of ministers, including the abolition of investigative committees and efforts to diversify the election of leaders of Independent Authorities.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Cigarette Smuggling Ring: The 'Ballerina' Gang and the Rivalry with the Endik Group

Greek authorities have dismantled a major organized crime ring specializing in the production and distribution of illegal cigarettes, resulting in the arrest of 25 individuals and the seizure of weapons, vehicles, cash, and mobile phones.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Espionage: The 'heavy' biography of the wing commander โ€“ The secret meetings and recruitment efforts

A 50-year-old wing commander, arrested by Greek authorities for espionage, had access to NATO information and served in a key position at the Hellenic Air Force's 128th Telecommunications-Electronics Training Wing in Kavouri, Attica.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

45-year-old foreigner arrested at 'Eleftherios Venizelos' for attempting to import 32 kilograms of raw cannabis

A 45-year-old foreign man was arrested at the Eleftherios Venizelos Airport for attempting to import 32 kilograms of raw cannabis from Thailand.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

What the German authorities know about Laura

The Hamburg police have been involved in the case of the missing 16-year-old Laura since mid-January at the request of Greek authorities.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Real estate: Express transfers brought by the Hatzidakis bill โ€“ The 4 changes

The Greek government is implementing new measures for express real estate transfers aimed at simplifying transactions and reducing bureaucracy with a bill enhancing interoperability among various authorities.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
World

European Commission on Chios: "Every human life lost at sea is a tragedy"

The European Commission expressed awareness of the tragedy that occurred off the coast of Chios where migrants lost their lives, emphasizing that the investigation is the responsibility of Greek authorities.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Commission on Chios: We are in close contact with the Greek authorities

The European Commission's spokesperson for Internal Affairs and Migration, Markus Lamert, stated that they are closely monitoring the tragedy involving the deaths of 15 migrants off Chios while conducting an ongoing search and rescue operation.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Greek man vandalized German corvettes โ€“ Interventions in the engines of the ships

Authorities in Hamburg arrested a 37-year-old Romanian and a 54-year-old Greek for allegedly vandalizing ships of the German Navy at the city's port.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Suspicion of Russian involvement in the sabotage of the German corvette, a 54-year-old Greek Muslim arrested

German and EU authorities suspect Russian involvement in the sabotage of a German corvette, leading to the arrest of a Greek and a Romanian for serious interventions on the warship.

Feb 4 โ€ข 05:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The ELAS is looking for the motive behind the murder of Manolis Vrontakis in Nea Peramos in two past crimes

Greek authorities are investigating two past unsolved crimes to find a motive for the recent murder of Manolis Vrontakis, which shares similarities with a previous killing.

Feb 3 โ€ข 17:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Who is the 55-year-old Greek man arrested for sabotage on German warships?

A 55-year-old Greek citizen was arrested in Koptero, Rodopi, for attempting sabotage on German warships in Hamburg, with an arrest warrant issued against him by German authorities, and another Romanian has been arrested in connection with the same case.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Laura, 16, has left for Germany confirmed by Lufthansa

Lufthansa has officially confirmed that 16-year-old Laura traveled from Greece to Germany, confirming suspicions held by Greek authorities.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
Crime & Justice

Laura's Disappearance: Lufthansa confirmed flight to Germany โ€“ The point of Demoglides

The mystery of 16-year-old Laura's disappearance seems to have been resolved as Lufthansa confirmed that she flew to Frankfurt, Germany, almost 25 days after the initial requests from Greek authorities.

Feb 3 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greek Thalassemia Federation: "The country is without blood reserves"

The Greek Thalassemia Federation warns of a critical shortage of blood reserves affecting the health and lives of patients with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease in a letter addressed to health authorities.

Feb 2 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

38-Year-Old Turk Wanted by Interpol Arrested in Attica, Convicted of Homicide

A 38-year-old Turkish man, previously convicted of homicide and other offenses, has been arrested in Attica by Greek authorities on an Interpol warrant.

Jan 14 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
World

Flight operations paralyzed and thousands stranded

Thousands of people are stranded across Europe following a widespread failure in the communication system of Greek aviation authorities.

Jan 4 โ€ข 15:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

Condolences of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the tragedy in Crans-Montana: We hope there is no Greek among the victims

The Greek Deputy Foreign Minister expressed condolences for the tragic incident in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, and is in contact with Swiss authorities regarding the presence of any Greeks in the area.

Jan 1 โ€ข 12:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Nine cameras instill fear in this European capital: Artificial intelligence caught 2,500 violators in 4 days

Greek authorities have installed nine advanced radar cameras in Athens, successfully capturing 2,500 traffic violations in just four days as part of a pilot project using artificial intelligence for traffic enforcement.

Jan 1 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Greek Police: Traffic regulations remain at the farmers' blockade in Kastro Viotias - Alternative routes for drivers

Traffic regulations remain in place at the farmers' blockade in Kastro Viotias, with drivers advised of alternative routes due to ongoing dissatisfaction from authorities regarding the conditions.

Dec 31 โ€ข 17:05 UTC

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