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Christos Mastoras Arrested for Drunk Driving in Athens, Faces Criminal Charges

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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Tragic Accident in Chania: Fatal Collision Involving a Porsche Driver

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.

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Tempi Tragedy: Key Figures to Provide Explanations Today Over Missing Freight Train Video

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.

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Greek-British Man Hospitalised After Bomb Threat Outside Thessaloniki Courthouse

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.

Woman Remanded in Custody Over Athens Explosion, Municipality Reports Severe Building Damage

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.

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British Teen Allegedly Raped by Fellow Tourist While Asleep in Corfu Hotel Room

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.

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Police Officer Faces Disciplinary Action and Criminal Charges for Fraudulent Sick Leave Claims, Including Work in Mykonos

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.

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Greece Drops Charges Against International Aid Workers Accused of Trafficking Assistance

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.