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Athens — September 22, 2026 The timing of an apparent heart attack is emerging as the central question in the investigation into the death of popular Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, 54, judicial and security sources say. Two doctors from a Kolonaki clinic have already been remanded in custody as prosecutors examine how he died after …
Three people, a father with his two sons, were arrested in southern Crete for firing weapons during an engagement party, police said. Source link
Greek olive and feta exports are facing mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs, cheaper foreign competition and livestock losses. Two of Greece’s most important agricultural products are being squeezed at once. Olive exports fall after a decade of growth Olive exports dropped about 1% in value and 2.25% in volume in the first half of 2026 …
The European Union’s naval mission to protect shipping in the Red Sea would need to boost its numbers to more than 10 warships, its foreign policy chief said on Monday, adding that for now there were not that many in the area. Source link
Migration Minister Thanos Plevris has presented a tougher approach to migration, placing employment and integration at the centre of Greece’s policy while promising stricter action against illegal entry and migrant smuggling. Greece is moving towards a migration model that places greater emphasis on employment for people granted international protection, while tightening the framework for those …
An attacker opened fire near a high school in western Turkey on Tuesday and wounded at least eight people, officials said. The suspected shooter was arrested. Source link
The mother of Giorgos Mazonakis has publicly called for justice and a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding her son’s death. Cleo Mazonaki made her first public statement following the death of the 54 year old singer, saying simply: “I ask for justice for the memory of my child, my beloved Giorgos.” Her brief but …
The Greek‑language service of Deutsche Welle, once slated to shut down on January 1, 2027, was unexpectedly saved after months of uncertainty. Source link
Greek Turkish tensions are back in focus at the UN General Assembly, with Athens closely monitoring Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s meetings in New York and the messages emerging from Washington, Ankara and the Eastern Mediterranean. The annual United Nations General Assembly has once again turned New York into the centre of global diplomacy, but for Greece, …
A 54-year-old man was found dead inside a hotel he owned near the town of Lindos, on the island of Rhodes, on Monday night. Source link