A luxury villa in Filothei, owned by a prominent business family, was the target of a high-profile burglary on December 26. Thieves made off with €30,000–€40,000 in cash and over €1 million worth of jewelry and valuables. Despite private security and an active alarm, the burglars managed to remove a safe, captured on neighboring security cameras. Greek police are investigating the incident, collecting forensic evidence and reviewing surveillance footage.
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A monument honoring Greeks from Pontus and Asia Minor in Thessaloniki has been vandalized and a metal sculpture stolen. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing security footage. The municipality believes the act was either motivated by metal theft or disrespect towards the memory of refugees.
A routine police check in Athens led to the discovery of weapons and explosives in a vehicle, resulting in the arrest of two Albanian nationals. The 39-year-old male suspect, with a history of drug trafficking, and his 33-year-old partner are now under investigation for possible links to organized crime. Authorities are probing whether the explosives were intended for a targeted attack, particularly within the city’s nightlife scene.
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.
A burglar in Rome was arrested after pausing mid-robbery to read a book on Greek mythology. The 38-year-old suspect, who had broken into an apartment in the Prati district, became engrossed in Homer’s *Iliad* before being confronted by the homeowner. The thief, who also carried stolen clothing, was apprehended after attempting to escape through the balcony.
A string of high-value robberies has struck the idyllic island of Paros, leaving authorities searching for the culprits. The latest incident saw thieves make off with over €160,000 in cash, jewelry, and watches from the home of a French national.
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