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Tuesday, October 06, 2026
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Police arrested eight people, including a prominent television presenter and a political figure, for a scheme that allegedly siphoned over one million euros from the e-EFKA social security fund since 2021. The group used a network of shell companies to extract the funds, proving again that in Athens, the most creative scripts are often found in the accounting departments.
The capital is currently bracing for the arrival of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Senator Marco Rubio. While officials prepare to sign new arms agreements, residents are primarily preparing for the closure of several major roads. In the center of the city, investigators are attempting to trace a series of hand grenade attacks, exploring various scenarios for this escalation in the heart of the city.
The domestic fire service is currently occupied in Trikala, where six warehouses of a cotton factory are burning. Elsewhere, the health ministry is managing a different kind of emergency: several hospital departments are at risk of closure because there are no longer enough doctors to staff them.
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An organized group, allegedly operating since 2021, has been accused of defrauding the Greek social security fund, e-EFKA, of over one million euros through the establishment of shell companies. Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the fraud, including a well-known television presenter and political figure.
Kathimerini:
Fraud of over one million against e-EFKA: 8 arrests
An organized group, allegedly operating since 2021, is accused of defrauding e-EFKA (the Greek social security fund) of over one million euros by establishing shell companies. Eight arrests have been made, including a prominent television presenter and political figure.
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Toxicological tests are currently being conducted as part of the investigation into the death of Giorgos Mazonakis. Authorities are examining the potential role of a combination of two anesthetic substances that may have led to respiratory arrest.
News247:
Death of Mazonakis: The cocktail of 2 anesthetic substances that block breathing
Toxicological tests are being conducted into the death of Giorgos Mazonakis, investigating the role of a cocktail of anesthetic substances that may have caused respiratory arrest.
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A significant fire has erupted at a cotton factory located in Trikala, Greece. Reports indicate that six warehouses within the factory complex are currently engulfed in flames.
News247:
Trikala: Large fire at a cotton factory - Six warehouses are burning
A significant fire has broken out at a cotton factory in Trikala, Greece, with six warehouses reportedly engulfed in flames.
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Greece's hospital departments and units are at risk of closure due to a critical and ongoing shortage of medical staff.
in.gr:
Hospital Departments at Risk of Closure Due to Understaffing
There is a risk that hospital departments and units may close in Greece due to a critical shortage of medical staff.
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A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in Souda, Crete, on suspicion of espionage. The arrest occurred after she was observed photographing a naval base.
in.gr:
Woman Arrested for Espionage in Souda
A 39-year-old woman was arrested in Souda, Crete, on suspicion of espionage after photographing a naval base.
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An investigation is currently underway into a series of hand grenade incidents that have occurred in central Athens, with authorities exploring various scenarios related to these events.
Kathimerini:
The unknown war in the heart of Athens: Scenarios for the hand grenades
An investigation is underway into a series of hand grenade incidents occurring in central Athens. The article delves into the various scenarios and the ongoing investigation into these events.
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Traffic regulations have been implemented in Athens today in anticipation of the visit by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. His visit is expected to include discussions and potential agreements, particularly in the arms sector.
News247:
Traffic arrangements from today due to Rubio's visit - Which roads will close
Traffic regulations are being implemented in Athens starting today due to the visit of US Senator Marco Rubio, with several roads set to be closed.
Kathimerini:
US Secretary of State Blinken visits Athens tonight
The visit of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Athens is set to be accompanied by a series of agreements, primarily in the arms sector. Significant traffic and security measures are anticipated in the capital.
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