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The Greek basketball match-fixing scandal has escalated significantly with former referee Petros Papapetrou remanded in custody, facing a felony charge of bribery after €820,000 was found at his home. Hellenic Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios and businessman Giorgos Mavraganis are scheduled to testify, as the investigation expands to include alleged manipulation in school championships. In economic news, a Eurostat report highlighted a severe contraction of -18% in real GDP for Western Macedonia between 2019 and 2024, ranking it as the second-worst performing region in the EU. Meanwhile, Greece is experiencing a record surge in pension applications, with 129,614 filed in the first seven months of the year, projected to exceed 210,000 for the full year. The government is also introducing eleven new measures for affordable housing, set to take effect from 2027. Other domestic stories include the Hellenic Police promoting discounts for officers through an official order, to which Konstantia Dimoglidou, a Hellenic Police spokesperson, has responded, and details emerging about a disturbing phone call received by Nikos Leventis shortly before his death.

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The Greek basketball match-fixing scandal has seen former referee Petros Papapetrou remanded in custody after €820,000 was found at his home, with Papapetrou claiming the money came from his earnings. Hellenic Basketball Federation President Vangelis Liolios and businessman Giorgos Mavraganis are scheduled to testify as the investigation continues, now also extending to school championships. Liolios denies wrongdoing, alleging a conspiracy.

Το Βήμα: Basketgate: The time for the investigator, Liolios and Mavraganis to testify

Basketball officials Liolios and Mavraganis are scheduled to testify tomorrow as the investigation into the Greek basketball scandal continues, with other figures also facing scrutiny.

in.gr: Basketball Scandal: From Papapetrou's Detention to Other Critical Apologies…

Following the detention of Papapetrou, the Greek basketball scene is shaken by ongoing investigations into match-fixing, with further critical apologies and potential next steps in the judicial process being closely watched.

Kathimerini: Basketball Scandal: Referee's Detention and Upcoming Apologies

All eyes are on the upcoming apologies of the two main figures involved in the fixed basketball matches case, following the detention of a referee.

Kathimerini: Basketball Scandal Extends to School Championships

The basketball scandal has also reached school championships, with reports of intense competition for points.

Ναυτεμπορική: Former referee Petros Papadpetros arrested with 820,000 euros

The former referee Petros Papadpetros was remanded in custody after 820,000 euros were found in his home.

A new Eurostat report indicates a significant economic downturn in Western Macedonia, with its real GDP contracting by -18% between 2019 and 2024, marking it as the second-worst performing region in the EU. Amidst this, Greece faces a record surge in pension applications, with 129,614 filed in the first seven months of the year, projected to surpass 210,000 in total for 2026. Efforts are underway to digitalize public sector pension applications from November 2nd, and an increase in pensions…

in.gr: GDP Plummets in Western Macedonia, Identifying Greece's 5 Weakest Economic…

A Eurostat report reveals that the real GDP in Western Macedonia contracted by -18% between 2019 and 2024, making it the second-worst performing region in the EU and highlighting Greece's economically weakest areas.

Kathimerini: Record Pension Applications Surge in Greece

Pension applications in Greece are on track to set a new record, with 129,614 applications filed in the first seven months of the year. Officials estimate the total for the year will exceed 210,000, surpassing the 2021 record.

News247: Housing: 11 New Measures for Affordable Housing - Who Benefits and What…

Eleven new measures are being introduced to ensure affordable housing, detailing who will benefit and what changes will take effect from 2027.

Kathimerini: Digitalization of Public Sector Pension Applications

The e-EFKA platform will begin accepting electronic applications for public sector retirements starting November 2nd.

Kathimerini: Pensioner Increases Expected in 2027

An increase in pensions for 671,000 retirees is anticipated in 2027, marking the first such rise since 2010.

Discussions are underway regarding the 25% threshold and its potential impact on the succession of Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Separately, a politician, Al Sedoukou, asserted that no permit is required for the country to exercise its sovereign rights. Diplomatic contacts between Greece and Cyprus are also intensifying.

News247: 25% and How Mitsotakis' Succession Could Open

This article discusses the 25% threshold and its potential impact on the succession of Mitsotakis.

Ναυτεμπορική: Politician: No permit needed to exercise national sovereignty

A politician stated that no permit is required to exercise the country's sovereign rights, in an interview.

Kathimerini: Greece-Cyprus Relations Intensify

Diplomatic contacts between Greece and Cyprus are intensifying.

Greece will observe a daylight saving time change tonight. Separately, an investigation is probing fake enrollments for talented students, highlighted by a private school class allegedly having 52 students. The Hellenic Police also promoted discounts for its officers via an official order, a move addressed by Konstantia Dimoglidou, a Hellenic Police spokesperson. Furthermore, details have emerged regarding a disturbing phone call received by Nikos Leventis shortly before his death.

News247: Greece: Daylight Saving Time Change Tonight

Greece will change its clocks tonight, turning back the hands of the clock.

News247: Fake Enrollments for Talented Students: A Class with 52 Students in a Private…

The story investigates fake enrollments for talented students, highlighting a private school class with 52 students.

News247: Hellenic Police Advertised Discounts for Officers via Official Order…

The Hellenic Police promoted discounts for officers through an official order, and Dimoglidou has responded.

in.gr: Nikos Leventis' Death: The Phone Call That Disturbed Him Before He Was Found…

Details emerge about a disturbing phone call received by Nikos Leventis shortly before he was discovered deceased in the parking lot of the General Hospital of Athens.

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