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Severe storms, flooding, and seasonal weather in Greece

34 clusters · 893 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Greece weather service issues red alert for severe storms

The seasonal weather patterns in Greece have been characterized by periods of instability, extreme heat, and sudden transitions. In mid-September 2026, a low-pressure system in the Mediterranean caused heavy rains, thund

Greek corruption and basketball fraud investigations

11 clusters · 214 sources · last updated about 4 hours ago

Latest: Greek Deputy Sports Minister announces EOK financial audits

Authorities in Greece have conducted separate major investigations into financial crimes and corruption. In one case, Philippos Kambouris, president of the LAOS party, was arrested as part of a criminal organization accu

Escalating telephone and AI fraud targeting seniors inGreece

58 clusters · 167 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Fraud incidents reported in Kozani and Volos, Greece

Since July 2024, Greek police have conducted numerous operations against telephone-fraud rings targeting senior citizens. Criminal groups have increasingly employed advanced methods, including artificial intelligence to

Consumer fraud warnings and legal actions in Europe

42 clusters · 217 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Austrian police warn of rising scams involving fake officers

By late 2026, organized fraud networks continued to cause significant financial losses across Germany, Austria, and surrounding regions through diverse impersonation and digital tactics. In Austria, the Economic and Corr

Fraud cases in Volos courts

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Volos court hears fraud case involving disabled man

Legal proceedings regarding various fraudulent activities have been handled by courts in Volos, Greece. In one instance, a 74-year-old man was convicted for a real estate scam that began in 2021. The perpetrator imperso

Mental health awareness events in Greece

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Greece observes World Mental Health Day with symposium and school activities

In observance of World Mental Health Day, mental health organizations in Greece held various commemorative and awareness events. In Larissa, the Thessaly Mental Health Care and Rehabilitation Company (THESYPYPA) celebra

Greek educational infrastructure and policy updates

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Pieria MP and Education Minister discuss school infrastructure

Greek Minister of Education, Religious Affairs, and Sports Sofia Zacharaki has engaged in discussions regarding the modernization of the national educational system. Initial focus centered on strengthening public schooli

Veteran football commemorations in Katerini

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: AE Pontion Katerinis veterans to hold reunion event

In Katerini, local football history is being commemorated through various veteran-led events. On October 19, 2026, veteran players from Pierikos and PAOK are scheduled to participate in a charity friendly match at the

Katerini flood protection demands

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Katerini group demands urgent flood protection measures

The People's Coalition of Katerini is demanding immediate flood protection measures in anticipation of the autumn and winter rainy seasons. The group has criticized local, regional, and national authorities for delaying

Cryptocurrency fraud investigation in Greece

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Greece cryptocurrency fraud: 17 arrested in $8M pyramid scheme

Authorities in Katerini, Greece, are investigating a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud scheme orchestrated by a criminal organization. The scam allegedly defrauded approximately 10,000 members of 8 million euros by promis

Infrastructure development in Central Macedonia

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Kyriakos Mitsotakis inspects infrastructure projects in Katerini

Regional leaders in Central Macedonia have engaged with the Greek national government regarding strategic infrastructure development. In early September, Kostas Gioutikas, Deputy Regional Governor of Central Macedonia, p

Brazil financial pyramid scheme investigation

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Greece police dismantle $8 million cryptocurrency fraud ring

The São Paulo Public Prosecutor's Office (MP-SP) launched an operation to dismantle a criminal network operating a financial pyramid scheme. The investigation seeks to recover approximately R$ 500 million stolen from ove

Violent incidents and assaults in Greece

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Kastoria: Teacher assaulted by 24-year-old at primary school

Reports from late September 2026 indicate various incidents of assault and violence across different regions of Greece. In Western Achaia, a 13-year-old student and his mother were arrested following allegations of an a

Sporting competitions in Greece

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Greek athletes achieve success in wrestling and mountain biking

Recent sporting events in Greece have seen success for both German and Greek athletes across various disciplines. In Crete, German athletes performed well in high diving and stand up paddling. Maike Halbisch won the Agi