A shocking daylight shooting in Thracomacedones, Attica, left a 47-year-old man dead and a 44-year-old critically injured, in what authorities suspect to be a mafia-related account settling. The victim, linked to Greece’s underworld, was ambushed by gunmen using a stolen vehicle, highlighting ongoing challenges with organized crime in the country.
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Small but potent, a lead tablet dating back to 450 BCE offers a striking reminder of how ancient Greeks and Romans resolved conflicts—not just through legal means but through rituals of revenge. This object, known as a “curse tablet,” is an inscribed sheet of lead, roughly the size of a modern-day playing card. Acquired by the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Yale University five years ago, it carries a written curse against four men involved in a legal dispute in ancient Sicily. This tablet exemplifies how, in addition to the courtroom, people used magic and divine intervention to settle scores and tip the scales in their favour.
In a move that underscores the international reach of organized crime, Dubai authorities have apprehended two Greek nationals with alleged ties to the notorious Greek Mafia. The arrests, made possible through a collaborative effort with Greek law enforcement, signal a potential turning point in the fight against transnational criminal activity.
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.
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