The visit of United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio to Athens has led to extensive road closures and heightened security, causing significant traffic congestion across the city. Discussions with George Gerapetritis, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, underscored strong bilateral ties and Greece's strategic importance as a regional stability pillar.

Ναυτεμπορική: Rubio - Gerapetritis: 'Our bilateral relations are stronger than ever - Greece…

The strong ties between Greece and the United States were underscored by the two Foreign Ministers, highlighting Greece's significance as a pillar of stability for NATO.

in.gr: Traffic Gridlock on Kifisos and Attiki Odos Interchange - Significant Delays…

Traffic congestion has caused significant delays on Kifisos Avenue and the Attiki Odos interchange in Athens.

Kathimerini: Blinken in Athens: Greece a pillar of stability, cooperation stronger than ever

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting Athens, with discussions focusing on Greece's role as a pillar of stability and the strength of bilateral cooperation.

in.gr: US Secretary of State Blinken Meets with Greek Foreign Minister Gerapetritis…

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting with Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis, with both sides emphasizing the strength of their cooperation.

News247: Athens center inaccessible due to Rubio's visit - which roads are closing

The center of Athens is inaccessible due to the visit of US Senator Marco Rubio, with several roads being closed to traffic.

Kathimerini: Security tightened in Athens for Blinken's visit

Extensive security measures are in place in central Athens, including traffic adjustments and a ban on gatherings, for the visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

News247: Rubio: 'Greece is an essential ally and pillar of US presence in the region'

US Senator Marco Rubio stated that Greece is an essential ally and a pillar of US presence in the region during his visit to Athens, which also caused traffic disruptions.

Convicted criminal Alket Rizai, currently at large after failing to return to prison, is now suspected of using a police siren and loudspeaker during his escape following a shooting incident in Anavyssos. Greek authorities are investigating this new evidence and considering Albania or Kosovo as possible hiding places.

Kathimerini: Alket Rizai escaped like a police officer

Following a violent incident in Anavyssos, Alket Rizai escaped by placing a beacon and loudspeaker on the roof of the SUV he was driving.

CNA.AL: Escaped from prison in Greece / Alket Rizai used a police whistle, here is…

Greek authorities believe that Alket Rizai, the convicted criminal who failed to return to Domokos prison on September 14 after receiving leave, has fled to either Albania or Kosovo. According to Greek media, Rizai was involved in a shooting incident outside a beach bar in Anavyssos, where he had gone in his car with some of his friends.

VOX News: Alket Rizai's escape, Greek police suspect he has fled to Albania or Kosovo

Greek police suspect that Alket Rizai, the Albanian convict who did not return to Domokos prison on September 14, after the end of his leave, may have fled to Albania or Kosovo.

Filippos Kampouris, a TV presenter and president of the LAOS party, appeared in Evelpidon court, declaring his innocence and claiming the social security fraud case against him is a frame-up. New information also surfaced regarding the employee who exposed the fraud, revealing she received a monthly salary of 600 euros while her employer declared 19,500 euros.

News247: Kampouris at Evelpidon: 'I am innocent, it's a frame-up' - How the fraud was…

Kampouris appeared at Evelpidon court, proclaiming his innocence and calling the case a frame-up, detailing how the fraud was uncovered.

News247: The employee who uncovered the Kampouris fraud received 600 euros, declared…

The employee who exposed the fraud involving Kampouris reportedly received a monthly salary of 600 euros while her employer declared 19,500 euros.

An investigation into the illegal gambling market has revealed transactions totaling 1.8 billion euros within the 'black market.' Authorities are monitoring 15,000 websites and 18 influencers in connection with this illicit activity.

News247: Illegal gambling: 1.8 billion euros in the 'black market' - 15,000 sites and…

An investigation into the illegal gambling market reveals 1.8 billion euros transacted, with 15,000 websites and 18 influencers being monitored.

A 13-year-old girl in Thessaloniki was brutally attacked, dragged, beaten, and filmed by her assailants.

in.gr: Thessaloniki: Brutal Attack on 13-Year-Old - Dragged, Beaten, and Filmed

A 13-year-old girl in Thessaloniki was brutally attacked, dragged, beaten, and filmed by assailants.