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“We can’t believe it”: American couple who took in suitcase murder suspect as a teenager shocked by news
Sharif Ahmadzai, 26, was remanded in custody in Athens after invoking his right to silence before an investigating magistrate, as fresh details emerge about his journey from Afghanistan to Lesvos and later conversion to Christianity
Greece
Woman extradited from UK appears before prosecutor over fatal 2010 Marfin bank attack
She is due to appear before the investigating magistrate later today, having spent her first night in custody at Attica Police Headquarters after being extradited from Britain; two other defendants remain held separately in prison
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Mayor of Stylida and two others remanded in custody over Boeotia wildfire
Investigating judge and prosecutor in Thebes unanimously ordered pretrial detention for the mayor of Stylida, a contractor and a company owner after a marathon interrogation into the wildfire that swept through Boeotia and Western Attica
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World
Analysis: Europe at a crossroads – Wars, wildfires, migration: Why the old continent seems unable to manage successive crises
A series of overlapping crises is exposing a continent with immense economic weight and institutional power, yet only limited ability to shape the events that...
Greece
How the tragedy happened in Malia: Mother drowned trying to save her friend as children cried for help
The autopsy confirmed that the 42-year-old woman died from drowning. Her three-year-old child is expected to be reunited today with their 21-year-old sister, who traveled...
Economy
Parental gifts in Greece: how a money transfer mistake can trigger a 10% tax bill
A Dispute Resolution Directorate ruling shows a 26,000-euro gift declared as daughter-to-father was reclassified as son-in-law to father-in-law once her husband proved to be the...
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Mitsotakis and Egypt’s President El-Sisi hold phone call as Egypt offers wildfire assistance
The Greek prime minister thanked the Egyptian president for his...
Measures for Western Attica’s fire victims: Fast-tracked compensation and special measures for businesses
With the Greek parliament due to reconvene after recess, it...
> This week's Highlights
>This week's Highlights
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The dangerous agenda behind Turkey’s World Decolonization Forum: An assault on Western knowledge & order (videos)
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Guilfoyle: Trilateral cooperation could unlock $1.35 billion in investments and 10,000 jobs in Greek shipyards
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Konstantinos Karetsas: The son of Greek immigrants from Serres taking Europe by storm at 19 & now making the leap to Borussia Dortmund
Norman Hyams’ first international painting exhibition comes to Patmos
Organized by the Hannah Barry Gallery in collaboration with The Patmos Trust, the exhibition will be held at the Stavrakas...
Two young Indian nationals face investigating magistrate today, accused of the brutal murder of Nafplio psychologist
Relatives and friends of the 58-year-old psychologist waited outside the courthouse in Nafplio for the two Indian men, shouting "murderers"...
Guidelines for Protection Against Exposure to Smoke and Airborne Particles from the Hellenic Thoracic Society
Doctors urge vulnerable groups to avoid travel altogether, warning that dizziness, nausea and headaches during smoke exposure may signal carbon...
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Apollo to acquire easyJet in £5.7 billion deal backed by Stelios Haji-Ioannou family
Apollo Global Management has secured the takeover of easyJet after winning the backing of founder...
The Taste of Naxos: 9 Stops Far From the Tourist Trail
The Taste of Naxos: 9 Stops Far From the Tourist Trail
The best Margherita pizza in the world is served in Vari: The Greek restaurant awarded in Milan
The best Margherita pizza in the world is served in Vari: The Greek restaurant awarded in Milan
Time Out: The 20 Best Food Cities in the world – Where Athens ranked
Time Out: The 20 Best Food Cities in the world – Where Athens ranked
A Greek restaurant in the 101 best steakhouses in the world
A Greek restaurant in the 101 best steakhouses in the world
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