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A former basketball executive and a prominent businessman have been ordered into pre-trial detention, the latest development in an investigation into the sport’s administration. Three referees, including an international official and a special adviser, are expected to appear before judges or follow the investigation process. Vaggelis Liolios and Giorgos Mavraganis were both detained following their testimonies related to the corruption allegations. The judiciary is also processing a separate 100 million euro tax fraud case involving 50 arrests and hundreds of shell companies. The alleged architect of the scheme was reportedly tracked to Dubai after an attempt to flee to Albania. The fallout has reached the high street; Pizza Fan, a domestic chain, faces an uncertain future and potential collapse, raising fears of a domino effect in the market. A heavy rainstorm combined with an accident on the Kifisos highway to leave the capital gridlocked for much of the day. On the coast, three people died after their car plunged into Piraeus harbor. In political circles, an intervention by former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis regarding Ankara's intentions and maritime claims has caused a headache for the ruling party, creating a dilemma for the current administration.

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The Greek basketball bribery scandal escalated today with the pre-trial detention of former Hellenic Basketball Federation President Vaggelis Liolios and his associate Giorgos Mavraganis. Both denied the charges but were ordered into custody. Additionally, three more referees, Vaso Tsaroucha, Ilias Koromilas, and Tasos Piloidis, are scheduled to appear before an investigating judge for questioning. Liolios had resigned from his post as the scandal unfolded.

News247: Basketball Scandal: Koromilas and Tsaoucha at Evelpidon, Piloidis to follow

A scandal in Greek basketball has led to the involvement of Koromilas and Tsaoucha at Evelpidon, with Piloidis expected to follow.

Το Βήμα: Basketball Executive and Businessman Detained After Testimony

Vaggelis Liolios and Giorgos Mavraganis have been ordered into pre-trial detention following their testimonies related to corruption allegations.

Το Βήμα: Corruption Scandals Hit Basketball and Food Sectors; Government Shaken

Investigations into corruption have uncovered millions in fraud within the basketball league and food businesses including Pizza Fan and 'Choriatiko', leading to arrests and causing tremors within the government.

Greek police have exposed a massive 100 million euro tax fraud scheme involving hundreds of 'ghost' companies, resulting in 50 arrests. The alleged mastermind of the operation was reportedly under surveillance in Dubai and was detained after attempting to flee to Albania. The investigation focuses on money laundering and business activities in Rhodes and Mykonos, with approximately 250,000 euros in cash already seized.

Kathimerini: Greek Police Uncover 100 Million Euro Tax Fraud Scheme

Greek police have arrested 50 individuals in connection with a 100 million euro tax fraud scheme involving hundreds of 'ghost' companies, with investigations focusing on money laundering and business activities in Rhodes and Mykonos. Some 250,000 euros in cash have been seized, and bank safe…

Kathimerini: Alleged Mastermind of Greek Tax Fraud Detained in Dubai

The alleged mastermind behind the Greek tax fraud scheme was reportedly under surveillance in Dubai and attempted to flee to Albania.

News247: "Choriatiko": Trips to Dubai and the "trap" set for the brain

This story discusses trips to Dubai and a 'trap' related to the brain, seemingly within a Greek context.

Το Βήμα: Pizza Fan Faces Collapse; Employees Uncertain About Future

Pizza Fan is at a critical juncture with uncertainty surrounding its reopening, raising fears of a domino effect in the market for its employees and the wider industry.

Heavy rain and a traffic accident on the Kifisos highway have caused significant traffic congestion in Athens, leading to kilometer-long queues on the Attiki Odos and delays across the area.

in.gr: Athens Gridlocked by Rain and Traffic Accident on Kifisos - Kilometre-Long…

Traffic in Athens has been paralyzed by heavy rain and a traffic accident on the Kifisos highway, leading to kilometer-long queues on the Attiki Odos.

Ναυτεμπορική: Cars 'flood' Kifisos due to accident, causing delays

A traffic accident on the Kifisos highway has caused significant traffic congestion, with reports of cars backing up like a flood, leading to delays in the area.

A family tragedy unfolded in Piraeus where three individuals died after their car fell into the port.

News247: Piraeus Tragedy: Three dead from car fall into the port

A family tragedy occurred in Piraeus where three people died after their car fell into the port.

Survivors of the tragic Tempi train crash are sharing harrowing accounts, describing extreme panic and fear during the incident.

in.gr: Tempi: 'Panic and Fear Were Extreme': Shocking Testimonies from Survivors

Survivors of the Tempi train crash share shocking testimonies describing extreme panic and fear during the incident.

Former Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis' recent intervention regarding Greek-Turkish issues, including the Turkish-Libyan memorandum and Turkish claims, has reportedly caused a 'headache' for the ruling New Democracy party. Separately, former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, leader of the Greek Left Alliance (ELAS), stated that any Turkish threat against Greece and Cyprus constitutes a threat against the European Union.

Το Βήμα: Karamanlis' Intervention on Greek-Turkish Issues Causes Headache for New…

Former Prime Prime Minister Kostas Karamanlis warned against misinterpreting Ankara's intentions regarding the Turkish-Libyan memorandum, cable issues, and Turkish claims, creating a dilemma for the ruling New Democracy party.

Ναυτεμπορική: D. Tsipras to 'N': Threat against the EU, any Turkish threat to Greece - Cyprus

Dimitris Tsipras stated that any Turkish threat against Greece and Cyprus is also a threat against the European Union.

Nikos Konstantantininis, Country Director Greece for the French company Data4, has announced plans for a 300 million euro investment in Greece for the development of data centers.

Ναυτεμπορική: Nikos Konstantantininis (Data4) to 'N': The plan for 300 million for data…

Nikos Konstantantininis, Country Director Greece for Data4, a French company, discussed their plan to invest 300 million euros in Greece for data centers.

Greece is experiencing a shift in its population pyramid, characterized by a decrease in births and an increase in the elderly population, alongside evolving family structures.

in.gr: Demographics: The Population Pyramid is Changing - Fewer Births, More Elderly…

Greece's population pyramid is changing with fewer births, an increase in the elderly population, and a shift towards new forms of family.

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