Authorities are piecing together the events surrounding a recent mafia-style execution in Thrakomakedones, focusing on the backgrounds of both the deceased and an injured man. The investigation is ongoing as officials work to unravel the roles and possible connections of those present during the incident.
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Panos Kolokotronis, a highly educated fighter in the Greek War of Independence and eldest son of Theodoros Kolokotronis, met a tragic end. While attempting to rescue a captured comrade, he was ambushed and killed by Bulgarian soldiers serving the opposing "Government" forces on November 13, 1824, during the second Greek civil war. This assassination marked a significant loss for the "Anti-Government" side and a dark moment in the nascent Greek state's history.
Unconfirmed reports surfaced this weekend alleging the arrest of notorious Greek-Ukrainian crime lord, known as "Entik," in Dubai. The alleged kingpin is believed to head a powerful Russian-speaking criminal organization implicated in the assassinations of high-profile figures within the Greek underworld.
Former President Trump narrowly survived yet another assassination attempt after a sniper with a scoped…
Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was assassinated in Tehran during his visit for Iran's presidential inauguration, sparking international condemnation and heightening regional tensions. The attack, attributed to a "sneaky Zionist raid" by Hamas, has been met with fierce responses from Iran, Turkey, Russia, and Palestinian authorities.
Greek Police initiate a special operation on Mykonos, prompted by concerns over organized crime activities following an assassination in Athens.
A brazen daylight assassination in the affluent Athens suburb of Psychiko has sparked a major manhunt. The victim, identified as 54-year-old civil engineer Panagiotis Stathis, was shot multiple times in his car Tuesday morning.
The trial for the assassination of journalist Giorgos Karaivaz has been postponed to July 5. Karaivaz was killed in April 2021 by professional hitmen. The family's lawyer requested more time to study the case. The trial must conclude by October 28, 2023, highlighting ongoing press freedom issues in Greece.
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, targeted in an assassination attempt, has been stabilized and is…
It has been 34 years since the day of the assassination of Pavlos Bakoyannis by…
On September 23, 1989, two gunmen from the November 17 terrorist group shot and killed…
News of the assassination of Russia’s ambassador to Turkey has sent ripples throughout the international…