Police have arrested 23 suspects, including an archivist, in a major bust of antiquities smuggling rings in northern Greece. The raids uncovered ancient coins, artifacts, and explosives, with the groups allegedly looting sites like the Tomb of Kasta in Amphipolis for illegal sales abroad.
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Students, pupils, and teachers across Greece held mass rallies today to demand justice for the victims of the tragic train collision in Tempi. Demonstrations took place in cities nationwide, with participants calling for accountability and an end to government negligence.
A New Year’s celebration turned tragic when a 34-year-old father of two was fatally stabbed during a dispute outside a nightclub. The altercation, which began as a verbal clash, escalated into violence, leaving the man with fatal wounds to his spleen and femoral artery. While two suspects have been arrested, two others remain at large. The victim’s wife, pregnant with their third child, now faces an unimaginable loss as the community grapples with the senseless act of violence.
A cold wave has hit central and northern Greece, bringing snow and subzero temperatures to regions like Grevena and Lailias in Serres. Popular ski resorts, including Kaimaktsalan and Vassilitsa, recorded temperatures of -4°C. Authorities have made snow chains mandatory on several roads leading to ski destinations and mountainous areas, urging caution for travelers navigating icy conditions.
Queues formed tonight at the “Kronio” cinema in the city of Serres, with movie goers…
An elderly woman in Serres was scammed out of €30,000 after being tricked into believing her daughter was in a serious car accident. Convinced by a caller posing as a hospital director, she threw the money from her balcony, only to realize the fraud when her daughter arrived unharmed.
In northern Greece, where ancient myths meet millions of years of geological history, lies one…
As of August 21, 2024, Greece has reported a total of 12 deaths due to West Nile virus infection this year.
Greece has reported 10 deaths from the West Nile virus in 2024, with a total of 76 domestic cases confirmed so far. Most of the severe cases involved central nervous system symptoms, and the fatalities were all among individuals over 60. The virus has spread across several regions, highlighting its ongoing presence in Greece and other European nations.
The Holy Church of Agios Georgios in Kato Mitrousi was vandalised and desecrated. The walls,…
Using the pseudonym Kapetan Mitrousis, he was an outstanding leader who did not hide his disdain for the enemy Turks and Bulgarians, so much so that both groups demanded his head.
Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Minister Vasilis Kikilias announced that accidental fire-starting is now a criminal offense after the arrest of a 30-year-old man for causing a wildfire in Nigrita, Serres. Kikilias emphasized the heightened risks under current dry, hot, and windy conditions and urged the public to exercise extreme caution.
Serres, Greece – Nine individuals have been arrested in the northern town of Serres, Greece,…
Kri Kri turned 70 this year and celebrated by creating an exciting place in Serres…
It is a destination with beautiful and easy routes worth discovering through a memorable road…
A string of burglaries, carried out by a group of skilled climbers has left residents…
They left Thessaloniki behind to live -literally- on the edge of nowhere. In a small…
Greece has an abundance of mineral and thermal springs that are waiting to be enjoyed…
After “Maestro”, two more Greek television series will feature on Netflix from January 15. These…
The National Meteorological Service (EMY) warned of a significant drop in temperature, thunderstorms, hail, and…