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Major Crime Ring Dismantled in Kissamos, Crete: 15 Arrested for Extortion, Weapons, and Animal Cruelty

In a major crackdown in Kissamos, Crete, police arrested 15 members of a family-linked crime syndicate on April 23, 2025, for extortion, assault, weapons violations, and animal cruelty. The operation, led by Chania’s Sub-Directorate for Combating Crimes, targeted a group that continued terrorizing rural landowners despite prior convictions, uncovering weapons, vehicles, and cash while exposing a web of criminal activity.

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Raising Our Voices for ‘Those Still Waiting’ on World Stray Animal Day

April 4 marks World Stray Animal Day, a global call to action for the millions of stray cats, dogs, and other animals struggling on the streets. In Greece, where it’s also Pan-Hellenic School Animal Welfare Day, the fight against animal cruelty and neglect continues despite tougher laws. From reporting abuse to supporting local organizations like Takis Shelter, every step counts for “those still waiting.”

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Suspect Fined €60,000 for Poisoning Cats Under New Animal Cruelty Laws in Greece

Police officers from the Toumba precinct have identified a suspect in a case of animal cruelty after food containers intended for cats were intentionally poisoned, resulting in their deaths on February 28, 2025. The suspect has been fined €60,000 under Greece’s new animal protection laws, which impose stricter penalties for such offenses. The investigation continues as authorities examine the toxic substance and the bodies of the deceased animals.

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Santorini Opens First Vegan Hotel

Located in the village of Firostefani, MOD Santorini is the island’s first fully vegan boutique hotel offering sea views, private balconies with jacuzzis and delicious vegan foods designed to reflect the owners’ eco-conscious lifestyle.