Judicial investigation into authenticity of newly emerged footage

Judicial investigation into authenticity of newly emerged footage

Investigating judge Sotiris Bakaimis has ordered an inquiry into the authenticity of newly emerged footage, allegedly showing the course of a freight train before it collided with a passenger train near Tempe Valley on February 28, 2023. The collision resulted in the worst rail disaster in Greece’s history, claiming the lives of 57 people. On …

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Linchpin Takes Over Former Jon Adgemis Pubs As Sydney Hospitality Scene Evolves

Linchpin Takes Over Former Jon Adgemis Pubs As Sydney Hospitality Scene Evolves

Sydney hospitality mogul Jon Adgemis has made a significant move towards paying down debts by contributing $400,000 to creditors. This payment is part of a multi-phase agreement to settle outstanding obligations from his former hospitality empire, which fell into administration late last year. Linchpin, a new hospitality operation led by industry veteran Terry Soukoulis, has …

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Targeting bogus expenditure | eKathimerini.com

Targeting bogus expenditure | eKathimerini.com

AADE has focused on cases of companies and freelancers where deductible expenses are inflated. [THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] The Ministry of National Economy and Finance and the Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) are about to put an end to fake expenses declared by enterprises or the self-employed by changing the way simple receipts are issued. Each …

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Gunman Kills Two, Fires At Police Before Taking Own Life

Gunman Kills Two, Fires At Police Before Taking Own Life

A shocking crime unfolded in the town of Gonnoi, Larissa, when a 60-year-old man, with a known criminal past, murdered two individuals before engaging in a standoff with police, ultimately taking his own life. The suspect, armed with a Kalashnikov and a grenade, opened fire on authorities during negotiations before fatally shooting himself. Police Statement …

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High profits for CVC from Ethniki sale

High profits for CVC from Ethniki sale

CVC Capital Partners is divesting from Ethniki Insurance with a return of almost 100%, valuing the insurer at 670 million euros, against €505 million it was valued at when it was acquired from National Bank. Last week it became official that CVC Capital Partners is in exclusive talks with Piraeus Bank for the concession of …

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Germany To Launch Program Returning Refugees To Greece

Germany To Launch Program Returning Refugees To Greece

Germany new program started in January 2025 and is designed to return refugees to Greece, targeting those who have already been granted protection status in Greece in the past two years. The program will initially operate on a voluntary basis but will eventually include mandatory returns. It primarily focuses on individuals aged between 19 and …

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13-year-old Roma boy in Thessaloniki endured years of abuse, authorities say

13-year-old Roma boy in Thessaloniki endured years of abuse, authorities say

File photo. A 13-year-old Roma boy from the Dendropotamos area of Thessaloniki in northern Greece has been enduring years of domestic abuse due to his sexual orientation, according to authorities and reports from thestival.gr. It was reported to the Juvenile Protection Division that his mother had been physically and verbally assaulting him. The victim told …

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Plane Diverted To Athens After Pilot Collapses Mid-Flight

Plane Diverted To Athens After Pilot Collapses Mid-Flight

On Saturday evening, an EasyJet flight from Hurghada to Manchester had to be urgently diverted to Athens following a medical emergency involving the captain. Approximately two hours into the flight, cabin crew members rushed to the front of the plane after the pilot collapsed, causing passengers to realize something was amiss quickly. One passenger told …

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Quake sequence continues in Cyclades; 5.0-magnitude tremor recorded

Quake sequence continues in Cyclades; 5.0-magnitude tremor recorded

The barrage of earthquakes in the Cyclades islands continued Sunday, with the strongest tremor clocking at 5.0-magnitude. The day started rather quietly, at least compared to previous ones, but stronger tremors were produced later in the day. The 5.0-magnitude tremor occurred at 9:05 p.m. southwest of the island of Amorgos. Altogether, 14 earthquakes of at …

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Songstress Of Victory And Symbol Of Resistance

Songstress Of Victory And Symbol Of Resistance

Her voice, a haunting bass filled with hope and inspiration, resonated through war-torn Greece. It was the voice of Sofia Vembo, who defied Nazi orders to become a clandestine wartime anthem for Greek troops. Even today, generations later, her patriotic and satirical songs continue to bewitch the nation.   Sofia Vembo (Σοφία Βέμπο) became synonymous …

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