CRIME

One person charged for 2023 killing of dog in Arachova
NEWS

A prosecutor has filed charges against an unnamed individual over the killing and torture of an eight-year-old Husky named Oliver in the popular winter resort town of Arachova, central Greece, in November last year.




Extremism rears its ugly head again in Thessaloniki
ANALYSIS

Brutality and extremism re-emerged in full force in the northern city of Thessaloniki in recent days, reminding us that far-right and ultra-conservative radicalization remains a serious challenge in Greece.

Father jailed for attempted murder of wife, children
NEWS

A Thessaloniki court has sentenced a 63-year-old retired air force member to 22 years and 9 months in prison after finding him guilty of threatening to blow himself and his 2.5-year-old twin children after opening a gas cannister in his car.



Arson attacks exasperate residents
NEWS

A spate of arson attacks in the area around the Athens University campus and the central neighborhood of Exarchia have left local residents wondering why police are not doing more to prevent or contain such incidents, with some even saying they are ready to take matters into their own hands.


Mother faces prosecution in Kolonos pimping case
NEWS

Following a two-month-long procedure behind closed doors, the prosecutor recommended the conviction of the mother of the 12-year-old girl in the trial involving the sexual abuse and exploitation of the minor in downtown Kolonos.