Billion-euro cigarette smuggling empire dismantled
Anti-money laundering authorities have frozen assets worth hundreds of millions of euros linked to a cigarette smuggling ring that caused an estimated €1 billion in state losses over eight years.
ND lawmaker says he is against MP immunity vote, will abstain
Stelios Petsas, a lawmaker with the governing New Democracy party, said on Tuesday he is against lifting the immunity of 13 colleagues named in a case file relating to a scandal over the distribution of EU agricultural subsidies in Greece, and will therefore abstain from the relevant vote which is scheduled on Wednesday.
Alert issued for Thessaloniki over recycling plant smoke
A large fire at a recycling center in the Industrial Park of Neochorouda near Thessaloniki on Tuesday prompted authorities to issue a 112 emergency alert on over smoke-related concerns.
Murder suspect’s hash stash sends him back to prison
A 37-year-old prisoner about to stand trial for murder at the courthouse on the island of Rhodes was rearrested on Tuesday, after officers found 52 grams of hash on his person right before the hearing.
War puts pressure on factories and ferries
Almost 60% of industries report a decrease in demand and cancellations of orders because of the conflict in the Middle East.
Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns
Fraudulent messages promising safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for cryptocurrency have been sent to some shipping companies whose vessels are stranded west of the waterway, Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS has warned.
Europe’s measles surge shows signs of easing
Europe’s measles outbreak is showing signs of abating, though health officials warn the improvement could reverse at any time.
Man arrested for starting Neochori fire
A 59-year-old man was arrested for a fire that broke out in central Greece on Monday.
PM says Greece is honoring those who resisted the junta
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday honored those who resisted the military dictatorship that overthrew the Greek government on April 21, 1967, in a message marking the 59th anniversary of the coup.
Lignite is not going away yet
The energy crisis from the Middle East conflict is restoring lignite in Greece’s energy balance for 2027.