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Man arrested in Germany over Greek Mafia gangland murders
The 31-year-old, a member of the Entik cigarette-smuggling network, also faces charges over bombings and arson attacks, the kidnapping of a prison officer, and illegal possession of a Kalashnikov assault rifle, as extradition proceedings begin
Athens Metro renewal project reaches 98% completion, five months ahead of schedule
The final phase of track replacement work between Monastiraki and Kerameikos is scheduled for completion in September, while STASY awaits Court of Audit approval to extend the contract by a further 7.3 kilometres of rail
Suspect in fatal Marfin bank arson facing prosecutor after extradition from UK
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
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
“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
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 from the Netherlands
Why I didn’t save the puppy: Researcher who documented the wolf pack adopting dog explains why he didn’t intervene
“We maintain scientific distance. I cannot intervene, nor is it possible to send a veterinarian into an area where there is a wolf pack—it would be dangerous,” says Theodoros Kominos, PhD in Zoology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, speaking to ProtoThema.gr. He also revealed that six wolf cubs have died
Over 90 specializations and 860 programs announced for Greece’s public higher vocational training schools in 2026–2027
The Ministry of Education will offer 95 specializations across 116 public Schools of Higher Vocational Training, with applications opening in September
Greek Agriculture Ministry approves €38.1 million in compensation for livestock farmers hit by disease outbreaks
Payments cover losses caused by sheep and goat pox, peste des petits ruminants (PPR), and foot-and-mouth disease, including mandatory culling and income losses during the first half of 2026
