A group of 256 employees at Violanta, the well-known biscuit manufacturer in Trikala, issued a…
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Greek court sentenced a chemistry teacher to two and a half years in prison for…
A doctor from the city of Volos has appeared before the Single-Member Misdemeanours Court of…
A 32-year-old man is accused of raping a young woman with whom he worked at…
Greek police have arrested a 62-year-old high school teacher in the northern city of Serres…
Greek authorities released the second group of defendants in the Crete OPEKEPE illegal subsidy case…
A 47-year-old man appeared before the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court of Volos after a foreign minor…
A 61-year-old woman in Volos was convicted of stalking her neighbor by sending months of erotic messages.
Judicial authorities have ordered the former wife of the man accused of leading a criminal…
Two brothers from Syria have been ordered to prison following their testimony in connection with…
Artemios Mintzas, 60, faced court for the first time on October 7, 2025, charged with 18 counts of shooting with intent to murder after allegedly firing up to 50 bullets at random people in Croydon Park, Sydney, on Sunday night. The incident led to a lockdown and injured over a dozen, with one man in serious condition. A dispute over his legal representation delayed proceedings, but Mintzas confirmed Dymphna Hawkins as his lawyer. He is due back in court in December.
A Thessaloniki high school teacher has been sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for three years, for attending school in 2021 without a negative COVID-19 self-test, as required by government regulations. The case highlights the enforcement of pandemic safety rules in Greek schools and the responsibilities of educators during the crisis.
A municipal employee in Pallini has been arrested on suspicion of setting multiple fires along his school transport route, though he insists he is innocent. Authorities allege the 48-year-old driver used his municipal van to drop off children before starting fires nearby, with incidents coinciding with his work schedule. He is due to appear in court on Friday.
In the quiet village of Skydra, Pella, a shocking crime has left the community in mourning. A 76-year-old man faces court today, accused of murdering his 72-year-old neighbor over a dispute involving stolen peaches. After allegedly shooting the victim with a shotgun, the suspect hid the body in a dumpsite, covering it with garbage. As the victim’s family grieves, the suspect’s claim of a peach theft has sparked disbelief, with the victim’s daughter insisting her father was a peaceful man, incapable of such an act.
In an Athens courtroom, the trial for the murder of 28-year-old Kyriaki Griva reaches a critical point today as her 40-year-old former partner takes the stand. Accused of fatally stabbing Griva outside the Agioi Anargyroi Police Station on April 1, 2024, the defendant admits to the crime but claims he cannot recall the events, citing mental health issues. As the court awaits his testimony and the prosecutor’s pivotal statement, the question remains: will the judges find him fully accountable, or will claims of diminished responsibility shape the verdict?
In Agia Paraskevi, five suspects, including the ex-wife of a murdered Polish Berkeley professor, have been ordered to pre-trial detention. The 43-year-old ex-wife denies involvement, claiming to be “devastated” by her partner’s confessed murder plot. The 35-year-old perpetrator took full responsibility, citing a custody dispute, while co-defendants claim they were unaware of the plan.
Eirini Mourtzoukou, a 25-year-old woman from Patras, has confessed to the murders of her sister and three infants—including her own two babies—during a police interrogation in Athens. The confession adds a chilling new layer to an ongoing investigation that has already stunned Greece and raised urgent questions about systemic failures in detecting child abuse and suspicious deaths.
Actor Petros Filippidis will appear in court today to appeal his eight-year sentence for two attempted rape charges. Denying the allegations, he claims they aim to ruin his career. Supported by his wife, Elpida Ninou, the case has sparked debate in Greece’s entertainment industry.
Two men and two boys have been charged over the alleged six-hour gang rape of…
In a gripping Athens courtroom, a prosecutor demanded the conviction of a policeman and an accomplice, “Daniel,” for the trafficking and sexual exploitation of a vulnerable 19-year-old woman in Ilioupoli. Labeling the defendants “professional predators,” the prosecutor recounted the victim’s escape from captivity and her exploitation in adult films, urging the court to uphold their prior guilty verdicts.
The Greek Council of State is set to rule on a contentious legal challenge against the former royal family’s use of the surname “De Grèce” and their recognition as Greek citizens. A university professor argues that the surname violates the Constitution’s ban on titles of nobility, clashing with principles of equality and democracy. The case, heard today, could reshape the legal status of Greece’s ex-royals and their place in the modern republic.
Two British women received suspended sentences for a provocative pole dancing shoot at a historic Greek landmark, sparking national outrage and renewed calls for clearer cultural site protections.
A former Greek journalist turned PR agent is accused of defrauding dozens of basketball fans by selling fake VIP tickets to the EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi, collecting over €500,000 in advance payments. Posing as a well-connected figure with ties to the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, she allegedly vanished after receiving the funds, prompting legal action and outrage from victims.
Christos Mavrikis, a central figure in Greece’s 1990s wiretapping scandal, is once again under legal scrutiny as he faces charges of attempting to bribe a Supreme Court judge. Arrested in Spata after allegedly sending a letter implying a bribe, Mavrikis is set to appear before an investigating judge on May 23. The case has reignited debate over judicial integrity and echoes past political scandals that once rocked the nation.
The Athens Mixed Jury Court delivered a unanimous guilty verdict today in the murder of Faye Bakoyorgou, a young pregnant woman from Kypseli. Her landlord, mother, and sister were convicted of intentional homicide and human trafficking, ending a trial that stunned Greece. “They tolerated her misery and abuse without a hint of protection,” the prosecutor declared, urging no leniency as the court now weighs their punishment.
A 69-year-old gynecologist in Rhodes, Greece, has been sentenced to 73 years and 9 months in prison after being found guilty of multiple rapes and indecent assaults against female patients during medical examinations. The court rejected any mitigating circumstances, ordering the doctor to serve 20 years behind bars and banning him from practicing medicine for two years. The case, involving 21 victims over a span of six years, has sparked national outrage and renewed calls for stricter oversight of medical professionals.
A Melbourne woman has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Taiwan for smuggling 7kg of cocaine and heroin. Debbie Voulgaris, 58, maintains her innocence, claiming she was tricked by her ex-husband. Her family is fighting for her release, arguing she was manipulated and unknowingly transported the drugs. The case highlights the harsh penalties for drug offenses in Taiwan and the devastating impact on families.
Fashion industry insiders and cousins, Danielle and Vicki Vlahos, are embroiled in a legal battle over unresolved loans and the division of their company’s sale. The co-founders of the formal wear label Portia & Scarlett have taken their personal grievances to the NSW Supreme Court, highlighting the complexities of their business dealings and personal clashes. With claims of verbal abuse, romantic entanglements, and disputed financial agreements, the court case has become a dramatic unfolding of fashion and family tension. As the proceedings continue, the fate of their $7 million in business assets hangs in the balance.
Greek singer Christos Mastoras has been released from custody ahead of his trial on Thursday, February 6, following charges of driving under the influence and dangerous driving. The court granted him a three-day postponement, allowing him to remain free until the hearing.
A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to four years in prison for being a serial flasher in Peristeri, Athens, after pleading guilty to indecent exposure and assaulting officers. Despite his request for psychiatric treatment being denied, he sought forgiveness from his victims, one of whom shared her fearful encounter.
