Singer Christos Mastoras was arrested in Athens for driving under the influence of alcohol and faces charges of dangerous driving. His blood alcohol level was found to be above the legal limit, leading to his arrest after attempting to flee a traffic checkpoint. The case raises questions about alcohol limits and penalties for driving under the influence, with Greek law stipulating fines, vehicle immobilization, and potential license withdrawal for violators. Mastoras’ trial is set for February 6.
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A Romanian court has lifted the house arrest order for Andrew Tate, replacing it with a lighter preventative measure as he faces ongoing criminal investigations. Tate, accused of serious crimes alongside his brother Tristan, now faces judicial control, allowing him more freedom while adhering to certain legal restrictions.
A tragic car accident in Chania, Crete, has resulted in the death of 22-year-old Panagiotis after a 45-year-old Porsche driver, charged with dangerous driving under the influence, collided with him at high speed. The incident has led to significant legal actions, including felony charges against the driver and an investigation involving several police officers. This heartbreaking event has prompted deep sorrow and sincere condolences from the driver’s family, as well as a broader public discourse on road safety and DUI enforcement in the community.
The managing director of OSE, Panagiotis Terezakis, and a private individual have been summoned to provide explanations today regarding missing video footage from the loading of a freight train at Thessaloniki’s Commercial Station before the fatal Tempi collision. This follows an urgent investigation by the Larissa Prosecutor’s Office, as key video evidence was not delivered to the investigating authorities. Meanwhile, criminal charges are being pursued against several Transport Ministry officials, with further prosecutions expected in the coming months. The investigation also awaits crucial findings from a chemical engineering professor on the fire that followed the collision.
A 41-year-old Greek-British man was hospitalised in Thessaloniki after threatening to detonate a makeshift bomb outside the city’s courthouse. Authorities subdued the man, who was found with an improvised explosive device and a replica pistol. Following incoherent statements during his court appearance, officials ordered a psychiatric evaluation. The incident, handled by the Hellenic Police’s Anti-Terrorist Service, has raised concerns over public safety and mental health interventions.
Five Turkish nationals have been detained in Greece on charges of weapons and drug trafficking, as well as involvement in organized crime. While denying the accusations, two of the suspects claimed they had recently arrived to apply for political asylum.
Eight Turkish nationals have been charged with serious felonies, including weapons and drug trafficking, following their alleged involvement in organized crime activities in Greece. The arrests, part of a broader investigation into the Turkish mafia’s operations, are linked to a deadly gangland-style shootout in Glyfada earlier this week
A group of individuals has been charged with the gang rape and torture of a minor at a refugee center in Malakasa, Greece. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the abuse.
A 30-year-old woman accused of involvement in a terror group has been remanded in custody following the Ambelokipi explosion in Athens, which killed a man allegedly making a bomb and caused extensive damage to a residential building. Municipal inspectors declared parts of the structure unsafe, citing severe cracks and collapsed sections across multiple floors.
An 18-year-old British tourist has reported being raped by a fellow UK national while she slept in her hotel room in Kavos, Corfu. The alleged attacker, also 18, has been charged with rape, while the victim faces accusations of violating Greek privacy laws for recording their conversation. Greek authorities are investigating the case, which has drawn parallels to a similar recent incident in Thessaloniki.
A police officer who fraudulently took 162 days of sick leave over the past two years now faces disciplinary action and a separate criminal trial. Charged with bribery and deception, the officer was arrested after internal investigations revealed he had lied to medical inspectors and used sick leave to work at a Mykonos bar. His case underscores significant issues of misconduct and abuse within the police force.
Athens was rocked by violent clashes outside the Panathinaikos Stadium on Saturday, leaving four people injured and 74 facing serious charges. Police say the incident involved rival football fans and resulted in gunfire.
A restless tourist sparked a sticky situation on a Transavia flight to Kos, Greece. Ignoring repeated warnings, the 25-year-old Dutchman puffed on his e-cigarette, landing himself in handcuffs upon arrival.
Greece has decided to drop criminal charges against a group of international aid workers, including allegations ranging from espionage to aiding illegal entry into the country via Lesbos island. Among the 35 individuals accused in 2020, mostly German nationals, the case has been dismissed due to insufficient evidence, according to court documents seen on Tuesday.
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