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A bombing incident in the Plaka district, initially shrouded in mystery, has been attributed to metal thieves. Three men face felony charges, including potential homicide, after security footage captured their entry and escape from a site where six people died in the resulting blast. The long-running 'Choriatiko' case reached a milestone as Rizos Rizos, a former union leader, was sent to jail alongside six others. Another 29 people are awaiting interrogation in a scandal that has become a fixture of the court reporting circuit. Elsewhere in the capital, an alert over a suspicious package brought Omonia Square to a standstill, suggesting the city's nerves remain frayed. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis used his time at the UN Security Council to produce a map of maritime violations, leading to a predictable confrontation with Turkey over its deal with Libya. While the government attempts a diplomatic opening toward Moscow, domestic figures show a decade of declining birth rates is beginning to consolidate the primary school map.

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Three individuals are facing severe criminal charges for felony offenses, including potential homicide, in connection with the Plaka explosion that caused six deaths. Authorities have released video evidence showing the copper thieves' entry and escape, which led to their apprehension.

News247: Explosion in Plaka: Criminal charges for copper thieves

Following an explosion in Plaka, three individuals are facing criminal charges for felony offenses related to copper theft.

Το Βήμα: Video Captures Copper Thieves in Plaka: Entry and Escape in Frames

Authorities have solved a bombing incident in Plaka involving six deaths, releasing video footage showing the entry and escape of copper thieves. Investigations into the sabotage and resulting charges are detailed.

in.gr: Plaka Explosion: Charges Filed for Six Deaths

Three defendants in the deadly Plaka explosion case face charges for three felonies and will appear before an investigating judge today.

Kathimerini: Plaka Explosion: Severe Charges for Three Copper Thieves

Three individuals arrested for copper theft in Plaka are facing serious felony charges, including potential homicide, following an explosion that resulted in six deaths. Evidence from security cameras led to their apprehension.

Το Βήμα: Severe Criminal Charges Filed Against Plaka Explosion Suspects

The individuals arrested in connection with the explosion in Plaka face very serious criminal charges.

Former GENOP-DEI unionist Rizos Rizos and six other individuals have been imprisoned in connection with the 'Choriatiko' case, a large-scale tax fraud and money laundering scheme. An additional 29 individuals are scheduled to be interrogated as investigations continue.

News247: Choriatiko: Rizos Rizos and six others jailed; 29 others to be interrogated

Rizos Rizos and six other individuals have been imprisoned in relation to the Choriatiko case, while 29 others are set to face questioning.

in.gr: 'Choriatiko' Case: Former GENOP-DEI Unionist Arrested

Rizos Rizos, former unionist of GENOP-DEI, has been arrested in connection with the 'Choriatiko' case.

An alert was issued in Omonia Square due to the discovery of a suspicious object, prompting authorities to respond and close several roads in the area as a precautionary measure.

Ναυτεμπορική: Alert in Omonia Square due to suspicious object

An alert has been issued in Omonia Square due to a suspicious object, leading to the closure of several roads.

News247: Alert in Omonia for suspicious object

Authorities responded to a suspicious object in the Omonia area, raising concerns and triggering an alert.

Greece's ongoing demographic crisis is significantly altering the landscape of primary education, with a decade-long decline in student numbers reshaping the educational map.

in.gr: Demographic Crisis Reshapes Primary Education Map

Greece's demographic crisis is altering the landscape of primary education, marked by a decade of decline in student numbers.

A Greek Naval officer is facing accusations of setting fire to the house and vehicles belonging to two former partners in Glyfada.

News247: Glyfada: Naval officer set fire to ex-partners' house and cars

A Greek Naval officer is accused of setting fire to the house and vehicles belonging to two former partners in Glyfada.

The Greek government is reportedly initiating a diplomatic overture towards Moscow. Concurrently, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the UN regarding the Turkey-Libya memorandum, leading to a diplomatic confrontation between Greece and Turkey at a UN Security Council session chaired by Greece.

News247: Mitsotakis's messages at the UN on Turkey-Libya memorandum

Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis conveyed specific messages at the UN concerning the Turkey-Libya memorandum.

Το Βήμα: Why Athens is Increasing Diplomatic Pressure: What is at Stake for Greece

Prime Minister Mitsotakis presented a map at the UN illustrating violations of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, indicating increased diplomatic pressure on Turkey and Libya regarding their maritime agreement.

Kathimerini: Government Opens Towards Moscow

The Greek government is reportedly making a diplomatic overture towards Moscow.

Kathimerini: Greece-Turkey Clash at UN Security Council Over Libya Deal

A UN Security Council session, chaired by Greece, saw a diplomatic confrontation between Greece and Turkey concerning a maritime agreement between Turkey and Libya.

Alpha Bank has announced a strong financial performance for the first nine months of the year, reporting profits of 779 million euros, driven by robust loan expansion and increased customer capital.

Ναυτεμπορική: Alpha Bank: Strong 9-month with profit of 779 million euros

With earnings of 9 billion euros, Alpha Bank reports strong loan expansion and increased customer capital.

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