Violent clashes erupted outside Kozani’s Power Station as protesters confronted riot police during Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ visit. Demonstrators, including DEI union members and local workers, tried to break through a police line, prompting the use of tear gas and flashbangs. After being pushed back 200 meters, the crowd—comprising trade unionists, officials, and citizens—was later allowed to regroup, highlighting simmering discontent in the region.
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A village in Evia is reeling after two brothers confessed to killing their 65-year-old father in the family home in Andronianous. The crime came to light when the elder brother called police, initially claiming the father had died. Following interrogation, the brothers admitted to suffocating him with a pillow. Authorities are investigating the incident, which reportedly stemmed from years of family tension.
Tensions are escalating at the SYRIZA party conference in Greece as Stefanos Kasselakis calls for calm amid accusations of manipulation and delegate exclusions. Organizational problems and a lack of transparency are fueling anger among party members, raising concerns about potential clashes.
Turkey has escalated tensions by sending the research vessel “R/V Bilim 2” to the Aegean, in response to Greece’s activities. The move comes after an Italian vessel operating on behalf of Athens was forced to leave the Turkish continental shelf, prompting Ankara to assert its position regarding territorial and maritime claims.
Under a shroud of night, the Lebanese capital of Beirut was rocked by a thunderous explosion as Israel launched a daring and deadly strike aimed at eliminating a high-ranking Hezbollah commander. At precisely 7:40 PM local time, the silence of the Beirut night was shattered. A missile, its trajectory a fiery arc against the darkening sky, slammed into the Hezbollah stronghold of Haret Hreik. The inferno that erupted from the targeted apartment building illuminated the terror and panic that gripped the city. This was retaliation. Retaliation for the horrific attack on the Golan Heights just a day prior, a cowardly act of terrorism that claimed the lives of 12 innocent children.
Turkish Cypriots gear up for large-scale celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the 1974 intervention, tensions are escalating with Greece, casting a shadow over recent hopes for improved relations.
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