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British couple killed in Sifnos helicopter crash named as Blackstone banker and his wife

Greek accident investigators have launched a probe into the Sifnos helicopter disaster that claimed the lives of newlyweds Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert alongside their pilot, as Blackstone mourned the loss of its vice president

Fire breaks out in Komara, Evros; helicopter deployed

Eighteen firefighters, including a team from the 20th EMODE, and six vehicles were immediately mobilized

Council removes 100 padlocked sun loungers from Chalkidiki beach

A Chalkidiki council cleared 100 permanently fixed umbrellas and sun loungers from Gerakini beach after holidaymakers ignored a notice to remove them, with confiscated items sent for recycling as the deputy mayor pledged further checks along the coast

University of Ioannina: €3.5 million intervention by the Ministry of Education to upgrade infrastructure

New major infrastructure initiative for the institution – €7 million in total under the new maintenance and upgrade program – Regular funding for the university increased by 14.45% in 2026

Police identify bus driver who made illegal U-turn on Athens-Sounio road

A tachograph check on the bus driver's vehicle also uncovered breaches involving insufficient rest periods, resulting in administrative fines, while the case has now been forwarded to the prosecutor on a charge of dangerous driving

Green light for Hydra Helipad: Agreement signed for its construction

The new facility will be built at the “Aloni” site, approximately 5 km from the island’s settlement — Hardalias: “We are building a helipad and fulfilling a decades-old request from residents”

Samaria Gorge closed today due to weather conditions

The Samaria Gorge will be closed at both entrances

Weather: Temperatures reach 37°C today, with another rise from Thursday — Where local rain is expected

According to the National Meteorological Service, generally clear weather is forecast today, with temperatures edging higher — Detailed forecast by region

Authorities seek answers in the final seconds before helicopter crash on Sifnos — what the video footage reveals

Bell 206 helicopter crashed shortly before its scheduled landing at the island’s heliport – Newlywed British couple and an experienced Army Aviation pilot were the three victims

Private helicopter crashes on Sifnos – Three passengers dead

Fire broke out immediately after the crash, next to the helipad in the Tholos area

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