Tag: Legal Battle

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Sinai Monastery Awaits Key Ruling

After nearly a decade of legal battles, Saint Catherine’s Monastery, the world’s oldest continuously occupied Christian monastery, awaits a crucial court decision regarding ownership of its historic lands in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula. Monastery leaders express cautious optimism, buoyed by high-level Egyptian and Greek involvement.

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Singer Notis Sfakianakis Faces Solitude and Financial Challenges After Separation

Greek singer Notis Sfakianakis is facing a difficult period after a rumored separation from his wife, now residing alone in his luxurious Athens villa. The property, estimated at 6 million euros, was previously threatened with auction due to a 300,000 euro debt. The singer has also been involved in a long legal battle and was the victim of a robbery where over 50,000 euros worth of goods were stolen. Despite these challenges, Sfakianakis remains a devoted father to his two children.

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Marinakis Launches £2.1 Million (€2.4 Million) Defamation Lawsuit Against Greek Club Rival in London Court

Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Nottingham Forest and Olympiakos, has initiated a £2.1 million defamation lawsuit against Irini Karipidis, owner of Aris, in the London High Court. The lawsuit alleges a “smear campaign” involving false claims of match-fixing, intensifying the legal drama surrounding Greek football.

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Evangelos Marinakis Accused of Match-Fixing in London Libel Case

Evangelos Marinakis, owner of Nottingham Forest, is facing match-fixing allegations in a London libel lawsuit. He claims Irini Karipidis, chair of Aris Thessaloniki, orchestrated a smear campaign against him, including accusations of match-fixing and drug smuggling. Marinakis’s legal team alleges that a mobile billboard promoting these claims was displayed around Nottingham Forest’s ground during two matches in 2023. Karipidis asserts she has a strong defense, arguing that Marinakis initiated the campaign after her brother refused to fix a match involving his club, Olympiakos.

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Souvlaki Entrepreneur and Crypto Investor Cleared of Drug Trafficking Charges After Five-Year Ordeal

Sam Karagiozis, a successful entrepreneur known for his Souvlaki GR chain and cryptocurrency investments, has been cleared of all drug trafficking charges after a grueling five-year legal battle. The prosecution’s case collapsed due to insufficient evidence, highlighting the potential for abuse of power within the justice system and the devastating impact of flawed investigations on individuals.

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Beleri vows to appeal to European court

Freddi Beleri, the former ethnic Greek mayor of Himare, was released on probation by an Albanian court but vows to continue his fight for justice, considering an appeal to the European Court of Human Rights. Recently elected to the European Parliament, he plans to relocate to Brussels after attending the Thessaloniki International Fair.

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Turkish Bookstore Wins Trademark Battle Against Hermès

A small bookstore in Izmir, Turkey, defied the odds and emerged victorious in a legal battle against fashion giant Hermès. The dispute centered around the bookstore’s right to use the name “Hermes,” which the luxury brand initially sought to block. The court’s decision, seen as a win for small businesses and cultural heritage, allows the bookstore to retain its name while the details regarding potential brand confusion are addressed through an appeal.

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Repatriation Agreement: 60 Cypriot Antiquities to Return Home

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Sixty Cypriot antiquities looted after the Turkish invasion of the island in 1974 are to be returned to the island following the signing of an agreement between Cyprus and German authorities. The Historic Repatriation Agreement signals the final chapter of the Aydin Dikmen case involving the smuggling of antiquities, and was signed in Munich.