Greek police rescued eight migrant workers held in a small room without documents in Nea Manolada, Ilia, in a suspected human trafficking case. One man was arrested for unlawful detention, while another suspect remains at large. Authorities believe the victims were forced into farm labor after being brought from Laconia.
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A tragic crash at the Polymylos toll booth on Greece’s Egnatia Odos highway claimed two lives, with security footage revealing critical details. The video shows a Ukrainian truck driver speeding into two slow-moving cars, killing a Greek couple from Switzerland in a fiery collision. Facing felony charges, including negligent homicide, the driver awaits his hearing as the investigation continues.
A horrific accident on Greece’s Egnatia Motorway at the Polymylos toll station left two dead and four injured on April 15, 2025. Dense fog and an e-pass malfunction triggered a chain collision involving three vehicles, including a truck driven by a Ukrainian national, who was arrested. The crash, which destroyed a toll booth and caused 22 kilometers of traffic jams, has raised urgent safety concerns.
The Larissa prosecutor has launched an investigation into the collapse of a section of a coastal road under construction in central Greece, intended to connect Larissa and Volos. The most severe damage occurred near the 12th kilometer of the Agiokampos–Keramidi stretch, prompting an on-site inspection and expert report to uncover the causes.
In a tragic incident in Santorini’s Oia, a 59-year-old Albanian housekeeper lost her life when a wall-mounted bed collapsed on her during work at a hotel. The catastrophic accident, which caused fatal neck injuries, has led to the hotel owner’s arrest as authorities investigate potential safety violations.
A three-year-old child from Bangladesh tragically drowned in a villa pool while on holiday in Zakynthos. The toddler, vacationing with family, slipped away unnoticed and was found unresponsive. Despite efforts to save them, the child passed away, prompting a police investigation into the heartbreaking incident.
The naval cadets underwent an internal investigation, with various penalties imposed against those involved.
In Thessaloniki, Iordanis Dimitriadis, a former mayoral candidate and Delta municipal councilor, was attacked by masked assailants outside his office. The late-night assault, captured on video, saw Dimitriadis punched and insulted before his son intervened. While some link the incident to his complaints about €13 million in municipal contract awards, he urges against tying it to politics as police investigate.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has summoned sixteen suspects to testify over a €3 million compensation payment to TOMI, tied to the unfinished railway contract 717. The investigation probes allegations of breach of trust involving ERGOSE and former Minister Kostas Karamanlis, amid scrutiny following the Tempe disaster, which experts link to the signaling project’s delays.
A corruption scandal rocking Rhodes has taken a new turn as Greece’s Anti-Money Laundering Authority exposed €500,000 in suspicious assets tied to Urban Planning officials. From cash-stuffed homes to rented apartments and gold coins, the findings point to a money laundering scheme. With stamps, fake documents, and ancient coins seized, the investigation intensifies as authorities push for justice.
In the dead of night, a bus erupted in flames on Liosion Street in Kato Patisia, Athens, sending waves of panic through the neighborhood. The fire, which began under mysterious circumstances, consumed the vehicle entirely and spread to a nearby bus stop and park, threatening the surrounding area. As residents watched in disbelief, 13 firefighters raced to the scene with five trucks, battling the blaze until it was subdued, leaving behind a charred wreck and lingering questions.
In a disturbing incident that has rocked Cyprus, students at a Famagusta secondary school were photographed giving what appears to be a Nazi salute, allegedly with a teacher’s encouragement. The AKEL party exposed the event, prompting the Ministry of Education to launch an urgent investigation. Political groups, including EDEK and Volt Cyprus, have condemned the act, warning of the dangers of tolerating fascist symbols in schools and calling for swift action to protect democratic values.
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, a shocking murder-suicide unfolded in Mytikas, Evia, when a 72-year-old man fatally shot a 52-year-old contractor before killing himself. The incident, tied to the loss of the older man’s home in a bank auction to the victim, has left the Evia community in disbelief as police investigate the tragic events.
In a devastating incident on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, a 4-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a car in Spata, Greece. Despite the driver’s quick actions to rush him to the Spata Health Center, the child could not be saved. Authorities have arrested the driver as they investigate the circumstances of this heartbreaking tragedy.
A 33-year-old French tourist was arrested for slapping a 16-year-old schoolgirl on a ferry from Italy to Igoumenitsa, Greece, on April 6, 2025, after becoming irritated by noisy students. The girl was taken to a hospital as a precaution, and the man faces charges for bodily harm.
A special Parliamentary committee has concluded its investigation into former Deputy Minister Christos Triantopoulos over his handling of the 2023 Tempi rail crash, recommending his indictment for breach of duty. The ruling New Democracy party supported the proposal, while opposition parties criticized the process as politically motivated and rushed. A parliamentary vote on whether to indict Triantopoulos will take place on April 11.
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, a 61-year-old woman’s body was found floating in the Corinth Canal, prompting a response from the Coast Guard and an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
Klodian Lekotsai, a notorious Albanian criminal, has been named the mastermind behind a double murder attempt in Metaxourgeio, Athens, on September 23, 2024, despite being behind bars. Greek police linked him to the shooting of two Albanian men on Crete Street, carried out by accomplices in a stolen Nissan Qashqai. After months of investigation, authorities identified the shooter and arrested a suspect who confessed, revealing Lekotsai’s orders stemmed from a prison-orchestrated feud.
In Thessaloniki, a high school student faces legal action after sharing nude photos of a classmate online. The victim, a fellow minor, reported the incident to the Greek Police upon discovering the images circulating among peers. Authorities have opened a case, charging the perpetrator with violating personal data and offending sexual dignity, as the investigation continues.
In a shocking turn of events, a 51-year-old man launched a premeditated attack at the Koropi Police Station near Athens, injuring a civilian and three officers with a screwdriver. Armed with a chilling note declaring his intent to kill police and “become a hero,” the suspect’s rampage began on a bus before escalating into a violent standoff at the station, leaving authorities and the Greek public grappling with the aftermath.