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Egyptian man remanded in custody over murder of Athens lawyer Stavros Georgiou
A 28-year-old Egyptian national accused of murdering 73-year-old criminal defence lawyer Stavros Georgiou inside his own law office has been remanded in custody, with both the prosecutor and investigating judge unanimous in their decision

One dead as huge fire breaks out at Corinth factory following explosion
The fire, which is now under control, was at a factory producing and packaging vinegar

Greek Parliament and University of Athens establish cooperation agreement for education and research
The agreement includes the development of joint research and educational programmes, conferences, the exchange of expertise and scientific data, and joint participation in national and European funding programmes
Fire in Heraklion, Crete: 112 alert issued for residents in Alithini area, two helicopters deployed
25 firefighters with seven vehicles and one wildfire response team have rushed to the scene

Health Ministry agreement with Airbnb to sponsor accommodation for doctors and nurses, starting with five islands
Adonis Georgiadis said that “these homes will be available from the beginning of August”

Syros murder case file details two knives, 13,000 euros cash and firearms arsenal seized from suspect’s house
Investigators' documents from the Ano Syros murder scene detail bloodstains, a smashed flower pot and a broken chair along the 70-metre route between the suspect's home and where the 41-year-old paramedic's body was later found

Bomb threat against French embassy in Athens shuts down Akadimias Street
Police and bomb disposal officers are searching the French embassy in central Athens after a threatening call warned of an explosive device, with traffic suspended on Akadimias Street near Kanari Street until checks are complete

From Libya to Gavdos and Crete, the unseen side of migration: “I paid to leave; I don’t want to go back—they’ll put me in jail”
The new mission by Medusa of protothema.gr does not simply document the boats leaving Libya. It traces the people, the trafficking networks, the root causes, and the political responsibilities behind a migration route that has now become firmly established, directly linking the Libyan coast with Gavdos and Crete

New €4.2 billion defense procurement program: “Achilles’ Shield,” Greece’s version of the Iron Dome, featuring three Israeli anti-aircraft systems, drones, satellites, and night-vision goggles
Eleven programmes strengthen the country against Erdoğan’s threats and transform Greece’s defence doctrine. What the balance of military power in the Aegean will look like in three years – The deployment and role of each weapons system – Full operational autonomy and network-centric integration with Patriot and HAWK systems – Possible gradual retirement of the S-300
