In the ongoing Mati fire trial, prosecutor Stamantina Perimeni has called for guilty verdicts against 12 of the 21 accused, including former Attica Governor Rena Dourou and senior Fire Service officials like ex-Chief Sotiris Terzoudis. Blamed for critical oversights—like diverting a helicopter and failing to mobilise aid—she accused them of contributing to the 2018 disaster that killed 104. Yet, she urged acquittals for others, including Marathon’s ex-Mayor Ilias Psinakis, citing insufficient evidence.
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In a marathon session exceeding 12 hours, prosecutor Vasiliki Dimopoulou proposed the conviction of Roula Pispirigou for the premeditated murders of her daughters Malena and Iris, alleging her motive was to maintain her relationship with Manos Daskalakis. The courtroom saw emotional reactions from Pispirigou’s family, while Dimopoulou criticized the involved forensic pathologists for their handling of the case.
Gunfire erupted today outside a courtroom in Bielefeld during the trial of Hüseyin Akkurt, accused of murdering pro boxer Basar Nimani. Several individuals, including Nimani’s family members, were shot, with one victim critically injured. Police have arrested one suspect, while another remains at large. Investigators are probing a possible connection between the shooting and the ongoing trial, raising concerns about courtroom security in high-profile cases.
Greek singer Christos Mastoras’s trial for driving under the influence and dangerous driving has been postponed for a third time, now scheduled for June 5, 2025.
Greek singer Christos Mastoras was arrested early Monday for driving under the influence after attempting to flee a traffic checkpoint. His breathalyser test showed a high alcohol level, and he now faces up to a year in jail. Mastoras has publicly apologised for his actions, acknowledging his mistake and expressing readiness to face the consequences. He is scheduled to stand trial on February 6.
Greek singer Christos Mastoras has been released from custody ahead of his trial on Thursday, February 6, following charges of driving under the influence and dangerous driving. The court granted him a three-day postponement, allowing him to remain free until the hearing.
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The trial of the four Blue Horizon crew members involved in the tragic death of Antonis Kargiotis began today in Piraeus. The case centers around a shocking video that showed the ship’s first mate pushing Antonis off the boarding ramp, leading to his fatal fall into the sea. The crew members face serious charges, including manslaughter and abuse of authority, while the video is credited with revealing the truth behind the incident and bringing the case to light.
In a surprising turn of events, Efi Kakarantzoula, the woman responsible for the vitriol attack on Joanna Paliospirou in 2020, withdrew her appeal for a reduced sentence, bringing an end to a case that shook Greece. The court declared the appeal inadmissible, and Kakarantzoula returned to prison to serve her original 15-year sentence for attempted manslaughter. In a statement read by her lawyer, she expressed deep remorse for her actions and apologized to the victim, hoping her withdrawal would demonstrate genuine contrition. Despite the move, the prosecution questioned her motives, suggesting it was aimed at securing an early release.
The trial of 20-year-old Greek-born Philippos Tsanis’ death began in Bielefeld, Germany, with charges of homicide and robbery against his attackers. Tsanis was fatally injured after a violent assault while returning from his sister’s graduation party in June. The primary accused is an 18-year-old Syrian, with two Germans also charged. The case has sparked debate on immigration and foreign criminality in Germany.
A significant trial has begun in Athens concerning the mysterious deaths of 32 elderly residents at a private nursing home on Crete. The case involves charges of organized crime and intentional homicide against six individuals, including the facility’s owner and two doctors. With grave allegations and over 140 witnesses, the trial is expected to be lengthy and complex, casting a spotlight on the dire conditions reported at the Agia Skepi home.
The trial for the brutal femicide of 41-year-old pregnant woman Georgia, whose body was found in a trunk in January 2024, began today at the Mixed Jury Court of Edessa. The two accused, her 39-year-old partner and his 34-year-old friend, face charges including manslaughter, robbery, and illegal weapon possession. The crime occurred in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, with security footage linking the defendants to the crime scene. Georgia was fatally stabbed, and the two men allegedly killed her to rob her. Both remain in custody as the trial proceeds.
A 53-year-old Greek national, identified as Thanas B., faces up to 10 years in prison for his alleged role as a key player in a massive underworld banking operation. Prosecutors allege that B. facilitated the movement of hundreds of millions of euros for criminal organizations between June 2020 and March 2021.
A decision by the Three-member Court of Criminal Appeals of Thrace has sparked outrage in…
The trial for the assassination of journalist Giorgos Karaivaz has been postponed to July 5. Karaivaz was killed in April 2021 by professional hitmen. The family’s lawyer requested more time to study the case. The trial must conclude by October 28, 2023, highlighting ongoing press freedom issues in Greece.
U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who is on trial on federal bribery…
Nine Egyptians face trial in Greece for their alleged involvement in the Pylos shipwreck, which…
In a poignant discovery, the wreckage of the Spercheios, one of the most tragic shipwrecks…
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Nine Egyptian men who survived a migrant boat capsizing off Greece last year, which killed hundreds