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Escalating telephone and AI fraud targeting seniors inGreece

61 clusters · 173 sources · last updated

Latest: Fraud wave in Western Greece causes 2.5 million euro loss

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

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Severe storms and flooding in Greece

38 clusters · 934 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece weather: Storm Agneta triggers Red Code alerts and flooding

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

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Greece utility outages continue amid maintenance

55 clusters · 71 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece: Scheduled power outages in Lamia, Locris, and Crete

The HEDNO (DEDDIE) rolling maintenance programme continues to cause scheduled electricity cuts across Greece to facilitate network reinforcement and upgrades. Following disruptions in Phthiotis and Attica in early Octobe

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Greek government agricultural and fisheries policy reform

14 clusters · 43 sources · last updated

Latest: Greek Deputy Ministers visit Naxos to discuss agricultural policy

Greek government officials have initiated a series of visits to address challenges within the national agricultural sector. In Serres, Minister of Rural Development and Food Margaritis Schoinas addressed the spread of sh

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Criminal investigations in Greece

2 clusters · 126 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece NGO fraud ring arrested for embezzling millions from sick children

Greek authorities have dismantled two separate criminal organizations. In the first case, nine individuals aged 18 to 21 were released under restrictive conditions after being accused of participating in a drug trafficki

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Greek educational infrastructure and policy updates

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Greece Education Minister announces new handicraft council and student housing projects

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

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PASOK parliamentary expansion and strategic policy disputes

26 clusters · 130 sources · last updated

Latest: PASOK presents demographic and rural revitalization plan in Pieria

PASOK is intensifying its political activities through a dual strategy of parliamentary opposition and grassroots mobilization. The party is increasing pressure on the New Democracy government via legislative proposals a

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Greek political leadership and internal tensions

11 clusters · 78 sources · last updated

Latest: Kyriakos Mitsotakis visits Kilkis to review infrastructure and regional projects

The Greek administration has experienced internal political shifts involving high-level advisors and former leadership. In August 2026, Sotiris Serbos, an Associate Professor and ad hoc foreign policy advisor to Prime Mi

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Greek fishing subsidy distribution controversy

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Sakis Arnaoutoglou questions EU fishing fund distribution in Greece

Controversy has emerged regarding the allocation of EU fishing subsidies in Greece, specifically through the LEADER and CLLD programs. The issue gained prominence following allegations that New Democracy MP Spyros Koulko

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Light aircraft crash in Pieria, Greece

2 clusters · 46 sources · last updated

Latest: Pieria plane crash kills two experienced pilots

A light single-engine aircraft crashed in the Konthariotissa area of Pieria, Greece, on Sunday, October 18, 2026, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. The victims were identified as 41-year-old Christos Anastasiad

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Greek opposition to mobile antenna installations

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Karitsa mobile antenna: KKE MPs demand removal near school

In Greece, local communities and political figures have raised opposition to the installation of mobile phone antennas near schools and sensitive social facilities. In Patras, the Municipal Council supported a resolutio

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Katerini Parents' School academic year commencement

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Katerini Parents' School holds annual memorial service

The Katerini Parents’ School – Open University of Katerini has announced its lecture program for the 2026-2027 academic year, marking its 38th year of operation. The program is organized in collaboration with the Regiona

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Olympus Adrenaline & Nature Festival in Pieria

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Olympus Adrenaline & Nature Festival promotes adventure tourism in Pieria

The 3rd Olympus Adrenaline & Nature Festival was held on October 3 and 4, 2026, in the Pieria region and around Mount Olympus. The event featured a program of free activities including hiking, outdoor sports, cultural ro

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Cryptocurrency fraud investigation in Greece

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

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

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