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The Hellenic Basketball Federation's President, Vangelis Liolios, and businessman Giorgos Mavraganis, a close associate, are appearing before an investigating judge today to provide their apologies or statements regarding a widespread basketball bribery scandal. The investigation is expanding, targeting 49 suspected matches, and follows earlier arrests and discoveries of cash in connection with the case. In other domestic news, an earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale occurred off the coast of Zakynthos, with tremors felt in the regions of Ilia and Achaia. Additionally, former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis has issued a new statement concerning the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement. Today also marks five years since the death of former PASOK President Fofi Gennimata, with her legacy and contributions being remembered by relatives, colleagues, and the current PASOK leader, Nikos Androulakis.

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Vangelis Liolios, President of the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK), and Giorgos Mavraganis, a businessman and close associate, are appearing before an investigating judge today to give their apologies or statements. This development is part of a widening basketball bribery scandal that is reportedly targeting 49 suspected matches and involves allegations of manipulated referee appointments and cash payments. The appearances follow previous arrests in the ongoing investigation.

News247: Basketball Scandal: Liolios and Mavraganis to Apologize

Vangelis Liolios and Christos Mavraganis are to appear at Evelpidon to give their apologies regarding a scandal in the basketball federation.

Το Βήμα: Basketgate: Liolios and Mavraganis face investigator as inquiries expand

Following the detention of Papapetrou, Vangelis Liolios and Mavraganis are to be interrogated as investigations expand, targeting 49 suspected matches.

in.gr: Basketball scandal: Vangelis Liolios and Giorgos Mavraganis at Evelpidon court…

Vangelis Liolios and Giorgos Mavraganis are appearing at the Evelpidon court in connection with a major basketball scandal, facing serious charges.

Kathimerini: Basketball: Today's Apologies for Liolios and His Associate

The president of the Hellenic Basketball Federation (EOK) and his business associate have been transferred to Evangelos Roufos court to apologize.

News247: Vangelis Liolios: The name trending regarding the basketball scandal.

Vangelis Liolios is a trending topic of discussion related to the ongoing scandal within the Greek basketball federation.

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale occurred off the coast of Zakynthos. The tremors were felt in the nearby regions of Ilia and Achaia.

News247: Earthquake of 4.5 Richter Magnitude Off Zakynthos

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale occurred off the coast of Zakynthos and was felt in the regions of Ilia and Achaia.

Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis has made a new statement regarding the controversial Turkey-Libya maritime agreement, an issue of ongoing geopolitical interest.

News247: Karamanlis' New Intervention on the Turkey-Libya Deal

Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis has made a new statement concerning the Turkey-Libya maritime agreement.

Five years after her death, the legacy and contributions of Fofi Gennimata, former president of PASOK, are being honored. Relatives, colleagues, and current PASOK leader Nikos Androulakis are remembering her courage and integrity at a memorial service.

Το Βήμα: Fofi Gennimata: Her legacy and contribution

Five years after her death, Fofi Gennimata's impact and legacy are remembered by relatives, colleagues, and the PASOK leader, Nikos Androulakis, who will attend a memorial service honoring her courage and integrity.

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