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Turkish mafia settling scores on Greek soil
A brutal daylight ambush on Monday in the suburb of Glyfada in southern Athens marked the latest chapter in the violent turf war among Turkish organized crime factions operating in Greece.
Armed assailants, reportedly six in number, attacked three men outside an OPAP Play betting shop on Monday morning.
Athens balances refugee, regional stakes
Athens is closely monitoring developments in Syria, acknowledging their broad regional implications. In the wake of the fall of the Assad regime, its strategy reflects a mix of humanitarian concern and calculated diplomacy, aiming to safeguard regional stability while asserting its influence.
Syria: Athens is “mapping” the new landscape after the developments – The decisions on asylum are to be taken at the GSC
In an environment with far more doubts than certainties following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and the prevalence of the Syrian opposition and Islamists in the country, Athens is attempting to “map” the new landscape, given that our country is a gateway to the EU and is at a key point as a “bridge” between Europe-Middle East and Africa.
Huawei hub to be presented at Olympic Museum
Piraeus Container Terminal (PCT) and Huawei are presenting the European Logistics Hub of Huawei in Greece on Thursday, at the Olympic Museum of Athens, on Kifissias Avenue at Maroussi, from 1 p.m.
ATHEX: Index keeps rising in the new week
After the credit rating upgrade for Greece by Scope Ratings and the favorable reports on Greek bank stock prices, the local bourse extended its rising streak to six sessions on Monday. In this period the main index has risen by over 5% to highs unseen since late September. Capital Link's Greek stocks roadshow in New York, which kicked off on Monday, could also boost prices further.
Civil war in the lodges: 20% of the Masonic Hall up for auction at €45,300
Although one of Freemasonry’s fundamental principles is the “study of love” among its members, its long history in Greece has been marked by conflicts and irregularities, leading to internal “civil wars.” Doctrinal and financial issues have frequently been at the heart of these disputes, often cloaked in silence.
Greece tops global rankings for malware exposure
Greece has emerged as the country most exposed to Internet malware, according to data released Monday by software security firm Kaspersky.
In 2024, global malware detections surged 14%, reaching 467,000 daily attacks. In Greece, Kaspersky's systems blocked 15 million threats, including password stealers, spyware, ransomware, and banking malware.
Two suspects arrested in Glyfada double murder investigation
Police have arrested two of the six perpetrators believed to be involved in Monday morning's shooting incident in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada that left two people dead and one injured.
One of those arrested is allegedly the gunman and the second is an accomplice. Investigations are continuing to identify the remaining four perpetrators.
Turning wishes into healing
Every 10 hours, a family in Greece learns that their child's life is threatened by a serious illness, according to the Prevalence & Incidence Research global study.
Over 17,300 children in Greece currently suffer from life-threatening diseases, with around 856 new diagnoses each year.
Bulgaria Expects Boost in Winter Tourism with Increased Foreign Visitors
Bulgaria is expecting a boost in winter tourism this year, with about 3.1 million foreign visitors projected between December and March, an increase of 5 percent compared to last year's 2.9 million, according to Rumen Draganov, director of the Institute for Analysis and Forecasts in Tourism. This is also a notable rise of over 20 percent compared to the weak 2019 season.
Shooting in Glyfada: Two arrests for the double homicide
Two individuals have been arrested by the police on Monday afternoon in connection with the double homicide in Glyfada.
Greece freezes Syrian asylum applications amid Assad regime collapse
Greece has halted the processing of asylum applications from Syrian nationals following the collapse of the Assad regime, impacting approximately 9,000 applicants.
No official statement has been issued by the Greek government. Government sources told Kathimerini that the Migration Ministry is assessing the situation and is expected to release an official statement on Friday.
Halkidiki: The Petralona cave and Museum fully restored, revealing secrets of the Paleolithic era
Fully restored and modernized, the Petralona Museum in Halkidiki has been operational since late August. It is the only museum in Greece dedicated to the Paleolithic Era, housing finds from the impressive Petralona Cave, which also reopened in March after its own restoration.
Greece freezes decisions on Asylum applications from Syrians
Following Germany and Austria, Greece has also suspended all processes for examining asylum applications from Syrians, following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria.
Church of Greece urges religious coexistence to continue in Syria
Greece's Orthodox bishops have called for the "peaceful and constructive coexistence of Christians and Muslims" in Syria to be maintained, saying that any "uprooting Orthodox Christianity from Syria" would be "sacrilegious in the eyes of history."