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A 15-year-old catches 158 toxic pufferfish and wins first prize in the state-funded “hunt” — here’s what he has to say

The winner is 15-year-old Giannis Tsouktouridis, a student at the 5th Gymnasium of Palaio Faliro, who came first in the children’s category

Two people arrested for defrauding citizens by posing as electricity company employees

Jewelry and more than €27,000 in cash were seized

No to a “one-shot” university admissions system: Plans for the new system to take effect in 2028

The new system does not call for the abolition of the Panhellenic Exams, but will include the students’ grades from their last two years of high school in their overall evaluation - New curricula, an upgraded question bank, digital infrastructure, and state-issued skills certificates

Fire breaks out in two-storey building in Kallithea: Elderly woman jumps from balcony to escape

75-year-old hospitalized with breathing problems, 80-year-old suffers leg injury – Son of the elderly couple breaks down in tears at the scene – Two firefighters treated for burns

University entrance score estimates for 247 departments: Engineering schools expected to rise, declines seen elsewhere

ProtoThema.gr presents this year's admission score estimates, with candidate performance pointing to different trends across Greece's four Scientific Fields

Arrests made following fatal shooting range tragedy in Malevizi; Investigators examine authenticity of victim’s signature

Authorities are investigating a 48-hour temporary shooting permit issued to the 43-year-old woman, while a handwriting analysis has been ordered to verify the signature on the document

Fire breaks out at Hotel in Omonia, guests being rescued

A major firefighting operation is underway, with a hydraulic platform and ladder truck deployed to evacuate people from the building

Woman dies at shooting range in Malevizi, Crete; Witness accounts point to suspected suicide

While initial reports suggested an accidental firearm discharge, new evidence indicates the woman may have intentionally taken her own life. The instructor who was present says she asked him to step back because "he was making her nervous."

Greece weather: Heat persists with highs of 36°C, local showers inland and stronger meltemi winds in the Aegean

Temperatures will gradually rise across the country, while isolated showers are expected in parts of mainland Greece

New strict rules for electric scooters: Total ban for those under 17, mandatory insurance

The aim is to strengthen road safety in the use of electric scooters, prevent accidents, and especially increase the protection of minors

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