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Elderly telephone fraud scams in Greece and Turkey

39 clusters · 139 sources · last updated

Latest: Katerini police solve 33,000 euro fraud against elderly woman

Since July 2024, Greek police have conducted numerous operations against telephone-fraud rings targeting senior citizens. Previous investigations in areas such as Kastoria, Ioannina, and Achaea dismantled networks using

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Weather transition and extreme weather risks in Balkans

47 clusters · 805 sources · last updated

Latest: Severe storms trigger flooding and outages in US and Greece

The seasonal transition toward autumnal instability continues across Southeast Europe. In Greece, the National Meteorological Service (EMY) has issued an orange warning for severe weather throughout the weekend of Septem

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Pharmacy schedules in Patras and Achaia

4 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Patras and Achaia on-call pharmacy schedules

On-call pharmacy schedules continue to be released for Patras and the Achaia region. In late August, schedules for Patras included specific shifts for afternoon, evening, and overnight services, with additional coverag

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European banking infrastructure and ATM network reduction

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated

Latest: European banks reduce ATM networks amid rising costs

The availability of physical banking infrastructure and ATM networks is declining across Europe due to rising maintenance, technological, and replenishment costs. In the Eurozone, the number of machines has dropped from

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Achaia regional transportation development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Achaia transport officials discuss funding and railway reopening

Discussions regarding transportation infrastructure and services in the Achaia region have progressed from local operational meetings to high-level ministerial talks. Initially, former Deputy Minister Christina Alexopou

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Greece healthcare staffing crisis and recruitment efforts

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: 6th Health Region announces emergency staffing transfers in Greece

Greece continues to address staffing shortages within its National Health System (ESY) through large-scale recruitment and incentive programs. The Ministry of Health is working to create 9,060 permanent positions by the

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Greece 2026 olive pest control actions

12 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Messenia announces bait spraying schedule for olive groves

Agricultural authorities in Greece have expanded bait spraying programs to combat the olive fruit fly across several regions. In Achaia, the second general spraying cycle began on 31 August, covering various communities

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Greece road safety and traffic enforcement

7 clusters · 39 sources · last updated

Latest: Traffic accident in Patra and police enforcement in Thessaloniki

In late August 2026, Greece reported various localized criminal and traffic incidents, including fatal accidents involving elderly pedestrians and arrests for driving under the influence in Athens, Agios Dimitrios, and P

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Greek kindergarten educator protests

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Greek kindergarten educators protest new Ministry of Education circular

Greek educators have initiated protests against a new Ministry of Education directive concerning kindergarten operations for the 2026-2027 school year. The circular mandates that kindergarten directors and heads must tak

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Achaia school restructuring controversy

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Achaia school class mergers canceled following local protests

In late August 2026, decisions to merge or abolish 22 class sections across 20 primary schools in the Achaia region of Greece sparked significant controversy. The restructuring, affecting municipalities including Patras,

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Death of New Democracy official Giannis Koulouris

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Patras holds funeral for New Democracy official Giannis Koulouris

Giannis Koulouris, a prominent New Democracy party official in the Achaia region, passed away on the night of September 3, 2026, following a period of ill health and subsequent hospitalization in Patras. Koulouris held

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AgreXa Agricultural Exhibition in Chalandritsa

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: AgreXa 2026 agricultural exhibition to open in Chalandritsa

The 23rd AgreXa Agricultural Exhibition in Chalandritsa, Erymanthos, was set to host over 135 exhibitors focusing on agricultural production, innovation, and local culture. Prior to the event, organizers reported record

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Greek historical fortification restoration efforts

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Arla Castle restoration requested by Achaia MP

Efforts to preserve historical fortifications in Greece have emerged in different regions. In Preveza, the Greek Ministry of Culture, the Epirus Region, and the Municipality of Preveza approved a restoration study for Pa

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Patras teacher sexual abuse investigation

2 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

Latest: Patra teacher faces investigation over sexual abuse allegations

A 49-year-old teacher in Patras, Greece, is under investigation following allegations of sexual abuse and child pornography made by an 18-year-old former student. The complainant alleges the abuse began when she was 14 a

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