A 47-year-old Greek-Syrian fugitive, convicted of organizing a criminal syndicate, blackmail, usury, and money laundering, has been extradited from Kosovo to Greece. After evading authorities since 2012, he now faces a 36-year prison sentence and a €150,000 fine for his role in a €2.5 million extortion scheme.
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Greece implemented new quiet hours on October 1st for the winter season, prohibiting noise-generating activities from 15:30 to 17:30 and 22:00 to 07:30. Violators of these regulations could face up to five months in prison, as the new Penal Code classifies disturbing the peace as an offense. Exceptions for emergency work may be granted with police authorization.
Greek Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced that authorities will continue in-depth investigations into all fires and hold those responsible accountable. Recent arrests include a 66-year-old for arson in Vari and a 33-year-old for fires in Magoula. Kikilias emphasized the updated Criminal Code, which imposes up to 20 years in prison for intentional arson.
The two Egyptians were arrested in January for smuggling 40 migrants, including five minors, in…
Imprisoned candidate Fredi Beleri claims victory in the European Parliament election, securing a seat with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' New Democracy party. He describes his win as a triumph of "light over darkness," achieved despite a campaign marred by his imprisonment.
Panayiotou and Attard appeared on Channel 4’s Come Dine With Me: The Professionals with their Touch of Greek restaurant in Chingford, east London in July 2022.
The Greek Foreign Ministry has reacted after the Special Court today sentenced the elected mayor…
European Commission Vice President Margaritis Schinas has expressed “serious concern” over the continued incarceration by…
Greece has sentenced a fisherman to 280 years in prison for steering a migrant boat…