Police dismantles alcohol smuggling gang, 12 arrested
A criminal organization involved in the smuggling of alcoholic beverages and money laundering has been dismantled after a police operation on Saturday, with 12 members arrested.
Parliament police officer arrested for threats against ex-wife
A 38-year-old police officer serving in the Parliament was arrested on Saturday for threats against his ex-wife.
Severe weather alert issued for Monday and Tuesday
The National Weather Service (EMY) issued an emergency weather bulletin on Sunday, warning of deteriorating conditions on Monday and Tuesday.
Holiday shopping: Stores open on Sunday
Retail stores are operating on an extended schedule for the holiday season and will be open on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while chain stores and malls will stay open until 8:00 p.m.
Molotov attack targets police outside Turkish consulate in Thessaloniki
A group of approximately 25 individuals threw Molotov bombs at police officers stationed outside the Turkish consulate in Thessaloniki on Saturday night, prompting authorities to detain 26 people.
Mitsotakis highlights importance of EU border security at North-South Summit
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the critical importance of safeguarding the EU’s borders during a press conference following the North-South Summit on on European security and defense, on Sunday in Lapland, Finland.
Unstable weather expected across Greece during Christmas holidays
According to the Hellenic National Meteorological Service (EMY), rain, thunderstorms, low temperatures, and snowfall are expected to affect many regions across the country during the Christmas holidays.
Retaliation suspected in Markopoulo shooting
A shooting incident in the town of Markopoulo in East Attica Friday evening is suspected to have been in retaliation for the November killing of a 5-year-old in the same area, police said Saturday.
Pay equality
The Hellenic Statistical Authority’s survey showing the yawning gender pay gap in Greece came as no surprise.
How do you salvage an ancient wall? Ask Dimitris Korres
Back when I was a kid in the 1960s, one of my favorite Disney characters was inventor Gyro Gearloose, whose Little Helper was a small, human-like robot with a lightbulb for a head.