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Firinidis’s partner remanded in custody as assets are frozen ahead of charity founder’s questioning
Manisioti blamed the 37-year-old for misappropriating donations, citing his gambling addiction – the 43-year-old refereeing official is due to be questioned today
Lake Plastiras: The 1959 tragedy in which 20 workers boarded a boat and never made it home
On 5 December 1959, their boat capsized in the freezing waters of the newly formed lake – 67 years later, previously unknown testimonies shed light on the deadly shipwreck
Greek charity fraud investigation: Bank accounts, companies and gambling activity under scrutiny
Greece’s anti-money laundering authority has ordered the temporary freezing of assets linked to three key suspects in the Pa idi ki Chara charity case, including a €90,000 property in Thessaloniki and two companies established on the same day
New Emergency Weather Bulletin for Storm “Agneta”: The 8 areas facing heavy rain and thunderstorms until this afternoon
The western and northeastern parts of the country remain at the centre of the storm
How the ring operating inside the Katerini Building Authority worked: The “engineering services” ruse, cash in envelopes and the €264,000 seized
Four employees and seven private-sector engineers among those arrested – Another 64 names included in the case file – How they laundered their illegal proceeds
How two emails uncovered alleged €3.5m fraud involving Greek children’s charity
Two nearly identical complaints, submitted in 2024 and 2025, prompted an investigation by Greece's organised crime unit. Of the €4.53m raised to help seriously ill children, more than €3.5m was allegedly withdrawn by Konstantinos Finiridis and his partner
Greek charity fraud: The alleged heavy involvement of Konstantinos Firinidis’s partner, Vasiliki Manisioti
Vasiliki Manisioti, 35, allegedly helped promote fundraising campaigns and held a 99% stake in two companies. Investigators are examining a suspected sham divorce and transfers of charitable donations into personal bank accounts
Greece weather alert: Storm Agneta brings red warnings for Corfu, Paxos and Epirus
Greece's meteorological service has upgraded its severe weather warning, with heavy rain, thunderstorms, hail and frequent lightning expected across several regions until Tuesday
How a Greek child charity allegedly defrauded donors for 8 years: Prepaid cards, photographs and football betting
The alleged fraud involving the charity Child's Happiness saw more than €3.2 million diverted from donations intended for sick children. Investigators uncovered suspicious financial transactions, a divorce followed by the creation of two companies, €2.6 million in betting deposits and links to suspected football match-fixing
