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Georgian suspected of espionage following US base in Crete arrested

A Georgian citizen suspected of spying on a US naval base in Crete has been sentenced to eight years in prison by a Greek court for illegal entry into Greece.

Mar 3 • 17:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Cybercrime Prosecution: Child Pornography and Extortion Case Comes to Light

The Greek Cybercrime Unit has uncovered two cases involving child pornography and online extortion, leading to the arrest of a perpetrator in the UK.

Mar 3 • 09:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: Assault with Fan Motives Solved

Police in Thessaloniki have identified two individuals involved in a sports-related attack in Halcyon, and charges have been filed against them.

Mar 2 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The man who deceived millions and became a legend: The dark empire of Sergey Mavrodi – Criminal with a Greek name

Sergey Mavrodi, known for creating the largest financial pyramid scheme in post-Soviet history, is both a controversial figure celebrated by some and reviled by many.

Mar 1 • 18:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Velopoulos: It is provocative and offensive for the Prime Minister to talk about justice in the Tempe issue

Kyriakos Velopoulos criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for discussing justice regarding the Tempe train tragedy, accusing him of attempting to cover it up.

Mar 1 • 13:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Karystiani's post about her daughter: "What I couldn't tell you in the morning, I write now that they have cut the thread of your life"

Maria Karystiani expresses her resolve to seek justice for her daughter, who died in the tragic train accident, during a commemoration of the incident.

Feb 28 • 22:57 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Missing Greek-American businessman: Who did he fear?

The mysterious disappearance of Greek-American businessman Kostas Grevenitis in Laconia is raising questions and concerns with dangerous coincidences coming to light.

Feb 28 • 18:48 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: Black anniversary with gatherings around the world – Incidents, separate reports

Thousands gathered in Greece and around the world to commemorate the victims of the Tempi railway tragedy ahead of the upcoming trial.

Feb 28 • 15:58 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tempi: "Responsibilities must be assigned for the 57 lives" – The message from London

Hundreds gathered outside the Greek embassy in London to commemorate the third anniversary of the Tempi tragedy, demanding justice for the 57 lives lost.

Feb 28 • 14:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Arta: The Greek Police Traces 'Romantic Fraud'.

Greek police in Arta have formed a case file for ongoing fraud through the method known as 'romantic fraud' or 'pig butchering'.

Feb 28 • 12:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tempi: Major rallies underway across the country – Three years since the tragedy

Three years after the railway tragedy in Tempi that claimed 57 lives, large rallies are taking place throughout Greece, led by victims' families advocating for justice and accountability.

Feb 28 • 10:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Leros: Criminal prosecution against the 17-year-old who killed his father – What he claimed to the police

A 17-year-old from Leros faces serious charges for killing his father during a heated argument, claiming it was an accident.

Feb 28 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

K. Tasoulas: The Tempi tragedy is 'a tragedy that seeks justice'

Greek President Konstantinos Tasoulas commemorates the third anniversary of the Tempi railway tragedy, emphasizing the ongoing demand for justice.

Feb 28 • 08:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Moschato: In the car, he had a pistol, knife, and 7,500 euros

A 33-year-old Greek man was arrested in Moschato after police discovered a pistol, knives, and a significant amount of cash in his vehicle.

Feb 27 • 15:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Saint Panteleimon: Pursuit of a drug trafficker's vehicle

A 28-year-old Greek man was arrested after a pursuit by police in the Saint Panteleimon area for possession of various drugs.

Feb 27 • 15:05 UTC
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National & Local

Tempi: A minute of silence and emotion in Parliament for the three years

A minute of silence was held in the Greek Parliament in memory of the 57 victims of the Tempi tragedy, alongside discussions about ongoing justice issues.

Feb 27 • 12:47 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

D. Koutsoumbas on Tempi: The best tribute to the memory of the victims is to strengthen the struggle

Dimitris Koutsoumbas emphasized the need to continue the struggle for justice for the Tempi victims during a parliamentary session in Greece.

Feb 27 • 11:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Light in the Tunnel: The ground opened and swallowed the Greek-American businessman

A Greek-American businessman has mysteriously disappeared in Laconia, leading to a deep investigation into the case.

Feb 27 • 09:09 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Rentis: An 85-year-old pulled a gun and threatened students - Documentary video

An 85-year-old man in Rentis threatened students with a gun during an incident at a local school, which was captured on video.

Feb 26 • 14:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A. Tsipras on wiretaps: The real perpetrators will find it hard to escape accountability

Former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras criticizes current leaders over a court decision related to wiretapping, suggesting they will ultimately face justice.

Feb 26 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Aphrodite Latinopoulou: A 43-year-old identified for insults and incitement to violence against her

A 43-year-old man has been identified and charged for insulting and inciting violence against Greek MEP Aphrodite Latinopoulou.

Feb 26 • 13:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kozani: Theft from chapel solved – Legal case against a 47-year-old

Police in Kozani have solved a theft case involving the chapel of a local church, leading to legal action against a 47-year-old Greek national.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Karditsa: A bag with bones found in a hospital dumpster

Human bones were discovered in a garbage bag thrown into a dumpster near the Karditsa hospital in Greece.

Feb 26 • 07:49 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

High-Tone Clash Between Floridis and Famelos Over Exhumations in Tempi

A heated political clash unfolded in the Greek Parliament regarding the exhumation processes and laboratory examinations for the victims of the Tempi tragedy.

Feb 25 • 20:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

MERA25: Political targeting behind the trial of Varoufakis

The Greek political party MERA25 has expressed strong opposition to the trial of its secretary, Yanis Varoufakis, accusing the government of manipulating the justice system for political reasons.

Feb 25 • 17:39 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Aslanidis: 'Floridis insults the memory of our children, Karamanlis should be in prison'

Pavlos Aslanidis, the new president of the Tembi Association, criticizes government officials and emphasizes the need for justice regarding the Tembi tragedy during an interview on its anniversary.

Feb 25 • 15:56 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

The man suspected of murder in Kársnes is still in custody

A Greek man suspected of murdering a Portuguese man in Kópavogur remains in custody as investigations continue.

Feb 25 • 15:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Floridis - Exhumations in Tempi: 'If the tests cannot be performed in Greece, assistance will be sought from abroad'

Justice Minister George Floridis stated that if Greek laboratories cannot conduct certain tests requested by families, certified laboratories abroad will be sought for assistance regarding the exhumations of victims in Tempi.

Feb 25 • 14:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Investigation by EL.AS in Domokos Prisons - Homemade Knives and Mobile Phones Discovered

An investigation in the Domokos prison revealed multiple homemade knives and mobile phones in the inmates' cells.

Feb 25 • 13:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Raid by the 'Greek FBI' in Domokos Prisons: Knives, spikes, and mobile phones found in cells (video)

Greek law enforcement officials conducted a raid in the Domokos prison, uncovering numerous weapons and contraband items.

Feb 25 • 13:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

G. Floridis: The government pays cash to those who sell cheap patriotism

Greek Justice Minister George Floridis argues that the Greek public is no longer swayed by inexpensive patriotism and demands tangible results from the government.

Feb 25 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Borizia: The cousin of Fanouris Kargakis denied the charges

The 48-year-old cousin of Fanouris Kargakis denies involvement in a recent shooting incident in Borizia that resulted in two tragic deaths.

Feb 25 • 11:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

AEK fan amputated outside Allwyn Arena

An AEK fan suffered a serious accident resulting in the amputation of fingers after a flare exploded while he was trying to ignite it outside the stadium.

Feb 23 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Karystianou: "No one will touch the grave of the children"

Maria Karystianou criticizes the Greek judicial system for allegedly covering up the truth regarding the deaths of children in the recent train tragedy in Tembi.

Feb 21 • 21:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Laconia: Mysterious Disappearance of Greek-American Entrepreneur

Greek-American entrepreneur Kostas Grevenitis has been missing since September 21, 2023, with investigations ongoing in his hometown of Vlachoiati, Laconia.

Feb 21 • 06:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Domokos: 'It could not have been different,' said the 38-year-old perpetrator of the crime' to the investigator

A 38-year-old Bulgarian man accused of murdering a Greek prisoner claims he acted in self-defense during a prison visit where a gun was drawn.

Feb 20 • 16:27 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Domokos Prison: Video evidence of the murder of an inmate

Footage from Domokos Prison captures the shocking details of an inmate's murder, along with subsequent chaos among prison staff.

Feb 20 • 14:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Murder in Domokos prisons: The Bulgarian convict at the Lamia courts

A Bulgarian prisoner accused of murdering a Greek inmate at the Domokos prison has been brought to court in Lamia.

Feb 20 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Murder in Domokos Prison: The Chief Warden Contradicts Himself

A Bulgarian inmate charged with the murder of Greek prisoner Antonis Papadatos in Domokos prison is facing serious allegations, including the complicity of the chief warden present during the incident.

Feb 20 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: 56-year-old woman released under restrictive conditions after being accused of sexually abusing a minor

A 56-year-old woman in Thessaloniki has been released with restrictive conditions following accusations of sexually abusing a minor boy over several years.

Feb 19 • 17:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Father Antonios: I am unable to pay my fine

Father Antonios Papadopoulos expresses his inability to pay a €60,000 fine levied by the court, citing a lack of legal representation and unfair proceedings.

Feb 19 • 14:54 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Kolonaki: 20-month prison sentence and license revocation for the singer who hit 5 vehicles

A Greek singer has been sentenced to 20 months in prison and had her driving license revoked for causing damage to five vehicles in Kolonaki while reportedly under the influence of alcohol.

Feb 19 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕ: 8 million euros hidden by a well-known agrarian unionist of Crete

A well-known agrarian unionist in Crete is accused of hiding 8 million euros related to illegal subsidies from the Greek Agricultural Payment Agency (ΟΠΕΚΕΠΕ).

Feb 19 • 10:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Korydallos: Explosion of explosive device - Damage to houses and cars

A strong explosion occurred in Korydallos, Greece, damaging parked cars and a residential building after unknown assailants detonated a homemade explosive device.

Feb 19 • 05:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Ioannina: Arrest of a 'priest' for impersonation and fraud

A 47-year-old man was arrested in Ioannina for impersonating a priest and committing fraud, alongside four accomplices.

Feb 18 • 15:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Murder in Nea Peramos: A burned vehicle found – Likely linked to the perpetrators

A burned car has been found in Nea Peramos, Greece, believed to be connected to the murder of a 27-year-old businessman.

Feb 18 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Network trafficked more than 43,722 pills – One arrest

A criminal network involved in thefts and illegal drug trafficking in Athens has been dismantled following a police operation, leading to one arrest.

Feb 18 • 13:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The trial of Christos Mastoras has been postponed - "I am here to take my responsibilities"

The trial of Greek singer Christos Mastoras for dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol has been indefinitely postponed due to time constraints in court.

Feb 18 • 13:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

M. Chrysohoidis: Prison overcrowding problem – Eight new detention facilities will be created

Greek Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysohoidis announced plans to construct eight new detention facilities to address severe overcrowding in prisons.

Feb 18 • 12:41 UTC
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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 • 07:06 UTC

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