Police said the loot from more than 1,000 instances exceeds 7.6 million euros; suspects would pose at power company technicians, accountants and municipal workers
Greek police have arrested 30 members of a major fraud ring accused of impersonating electricity company employees to scam citizens across Attica and Corinthia, with some suspects allegedly coordinating operations from inside prison cells
The mother of a 27-year-old man who was found burned in his car has died of a heart attack, overwhelmed by grief, as authorities continue investigating the meticulously planned murder that involved abduction, torture, and arson
Greek police have arrested a 23-year-old man, nephew of the late Fanouris Kargakis, accused of planting the bomb that led to a deadly explosion in the Cretan village of Vorizia. He denies involvement, as investigators probe military-grade explosives and hidden weapons
A 27-year-old Albanian man reported missing in Chalkida has been found dead in a burned car in rural Boeotia. DNA tests confirmed his identity as authorities investigate the circumstances of the suspected murder
Students return to school in Vorizia following the November 1 massacre, while two more suspects from the incident are remanded in custody. Psychologists and social workers support the school community during this difficult period
As life slowly returns to normal in the Cretan village of Voriza after a deadly shootout, schools reopen under tight security while psychologists assist the community. Relatives of one victim testify as new evidence and photos shed light on the violent clash.
The Greek Prime Minister highlighted what he called “a historic 48 hours” that showcased Greece’s transformation into a key regional energy hub.
Police are examining whether the case could be linked to the murder of 42-year-old businessman Giannis Lalas.
After a deadly clash in the Cretan village of Vorizia, a local elder says the only way to stop the cycle of revenge is a marriage-based reconciliation — and calls for a permanent police presence amid claims that weapons are being brought onto the island
Greece plans to curb gun violence in Crete with permanent 'Greek FBI-style units', stricter firearm laws, and tracking of family feuds, following deadly shootings in Vorizia and rising concerns over local organized crime
Following a deadly feud in Crete, the government is set to announce stricter gun ownership and licensing measures. A new division of the Organized Crime Directorate—described as a “Greek FBI”—will also be permanently based on the island
Two injured suspects from the fatal shootout in the Cretan village of Vorizia have been taken into custody, while a new video reportedly shows weapons being removed from the scene. Investigators are still searching for the firearms used.
As police hunt for the missing weapons from the deadly Vorizia shootout, new testimony and video evidence point to the victim’s brother-in-law as a key suspect, while critical statements from the injured are expected to shape the case.
As Crete sells itself to the world as a land of hospitality, bravery, and timeless charm, its other face — the one of guns, grudges, and local dynasties — remains an open secret.
A 23-year-old man was fatally stabbed during a violent altercation in Halkida on Sunday night, with police investigating possible links to a second stabbing that occurred shortly after nearby.
Authorities said 104 firearms were seized and 345 people arrested in the Phaistos Municipality, where the beleaguered village of Vorizia is located
Authorities search mountain gorges for suspects after a deadly village shootout in Crete left two dead and two injured. Security is tight amid fears of renewed violence during the victim’s funeral.
The body of a 75-year-old woman was found in her home on Salamina, with security cameras showing at least two perpetrators breaking into the residence
A 70-year-old woman remains in critical condition after being struck in the head with a stone by a homeless man who had repeatedly escaped from psychiatric facilities, despite previous incidents and warnings