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.
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In a dramatic clash in Lamia, Greece, on March 27, 2025, Archimandrite Ignatios Sapios, a controversial cleric, erupted in fury after traffic police removed the license plates from his illegally parked car. Waving a chalice and claiming he had just administered Holy Communion to a dying woman, Sapios hurled insults and curses at the officers, calling them “Kasselakis’ kids,” before attempting to physically resist. The chaotic scene, captured on video, ended with his arrest and transfer to a psychiatric clinic in Larissa, reigniting debates about faith, authority, and the law in modern Greece.
A violent clash between AEK and PAOK fans erupted near Agios Konstantinos, resulting in injuries and property damage. The confrontation began when PAOK supporters attacked an AEK bus at a highway motel, leading to physical altercations. Police later intercepted the PAOK buses, launching an investigation using CCTV footage. Authorities are now working to identify those involved as concerns over football-related violence in Greece continue to rise.
The privately owned, state-of-the-art 11,500 m2 space with a 5,000 m2 showroom houses a huge…
A moving story unfolded in Kamena Vourla, where a dog saved a swimmer in danger…
The shocking incident happened on the route from Athens to Lamia. A bus driver was…
A young couple from Athens has sparked controversy in Lamia after repeatedly dining at local restaurants and leaving without paying. The pair also skipped out on a €450 hotel bill, using excuses like “something is wrong with the cards” before disappearing. Despite being identified by local businesses, they returned to dine and dash again. Authorities are now tracking them down.
Two foreign nationals were racially abused and told by a group of ten Greeks, “Dirty…
With university admission results approaching, students in Greece are facing rising rents, particularly in popular tourist areas.
Despite being among Europe’s most expensive for short-term rentals, Greece offers budget-friendly options. AirDNA highlights Soufli, Lamia, and the Municipality of Pavlos Melas as top affordable cities, with average nightly rates under 50 euros.
Firefighters battled overnight to contain fires in Kos, Chios, and Heraklion, Crete. Evacuations were ordered in Kos, and Chios saw reduced fire intensity but reported six injuries and an arrest.
Despite trailing 2-0, PAOK rallied to secure a 2-2 draw with AEK, preserving their lead…
A bear attacked and injured a shepherd on Wednesday afternoon in the “Agioi Apostoloi” area…
A serious incident that resulted in shootings took place at noon on Monday (18/09), shortly…
Anita Passalis, the event’s clerk of the course, issued a weather warning on Sunday night,…
During the 1st year of the Greek Revolution, Greeks took up arms to seek freedom…
Police authorities in Lamia were put on alert after two cars with French license plates…
Residents in the northern sections of the central Greek city of Lamia, at Fthiotis region,…
A christening party in Lamia caused a sensation as the tavern’s dance floor was filled…
A 55-year-old Pakistani man was found dead in a rural area of Amfikleia in Phthiotis,…