A 25-year-old man tragically lost his life after falling from the 24th floor of Athens’ Apollo Tower early Sunday morning. The incident occurred shortly after midnight, with authorities now investigating the circumstances surrounding the fall, which took place after the man had reportedly been at a rooftop bar.
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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.
American actor Rudy Youngblood, known for his role in “Apocalypto,” faces deportation from Greece after an altercation with police and the discovery of an expired visa. Youngblood claims a misunderstanding due to a language barrier, but now has 25 days to leave the country.
In a coordinated spree, unknown assailants targeted six supermarkets across Athens, smashing windows with sledgehammers and damaging an ATM. The attacks, which occurred in districts like Zografou and Glyfada, took place between 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. Authorities are investigating the incidents.
A shocking case of domestic violence unfolded in Kypseli, where a 76-year-old woman was brutally beaten by her 43-year-old son, who also attempted to set her on fire with oil. The victim was hospitalized, while the perpetrator, following his arrest, was admitted to a psychiatric clinic after evaluation. Authorities are investigating this alarming incident, which highlights the vulnerability of elderly victims in domestic violence cases.
A 47-year-old man was arrested in Athens’ Kypseli district after a video caught him stabbing a dog. Authorities are investigating his involvement in the brutal killings of stray kittens in the area. The injured dog remains in critical condition, while local animal advocates demand justice and increased protective measures.
A shooting incident in Kypseli on Tuesday night left one man dead and another slightly injured. The attack, believed to involve individuals of Turkish origin, occurred at the intersection of Lesvos 6 and Patision 214. Witnesses reported hearing four gunshots, and the police are currently searching for two suspects. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear as the investigation continues.
Authorities in Athens’ Kypseli district are increasing their efforts to apprehend a suspect involved in the brutal decapitation of stray cats. The incidents have left local residents alarmed and searching for answers, as police continue to investigate the possibility of a single individual behind these disturbing acts.
Two brothers, aged 17 and 19, have confessed to fatally stabbing their 28-year-old cousin in Kypseli, Greece. The brothers turned themselves in to police shortly after the incident, claiming the victim had been abusing them. The stabbing occurred at the intersection of Chania and Patision streets, where the victim was found with a neck wound and later died in the hospital. Authorities are investigating the case.
Flash floods hit central Athens as storm Atena swept across Greece, turning streets into rivers and causing chaos in multiple neighborhoods. Heavy rainfall impacted areas like Chaidari, Petroupoli, and Kypseli, with the fire department receiving over 50 emergency calls for water pumping, tree removals, and elevator rescues. Passengers were trapped in a flooded bus in Galatsi, and a severe weather warning was issued for Eastern Macedonia and Thrace.
In a move lauded by preservationists, the Greek Environment Ministry has granted listed status to five charming residential buildings on Porou Street in Kypseli, a densely populated district in central Athens. Dating back to the 1920s, these eclectic architectural gems offer a glimpse into the city’s architectural heritage and stand as reminders of a bygone era amidst a sea of modern apartment blocks.
With university admission results approaching, students in Greece are facing rising rents, particularly in popular tourist areas.
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