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September 18, 2026

Greece: Quake, AI scams, and Mykonos probe — FrontPages.eu, September 18, 2026

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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck Evia today, with tremors felt across the Attica region, including Athens, marking a significant seismic event for the day. This comes as authorities are also grappling with a sophisticated artificial intelligence voice cloning scam that has defrauded victims of up to 1 million euros, highlighting a new wave of cybercrime. In other key domestic news, a police operation has commenced at the Mykonos urban planning office, with an investigation underway into potential cover-ups of illegal constructions. Meanwhile, the country observes the 13th anniversary of the murder of anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas, with commemorative gatherings taking place nationwide, prompting reflections on the crimes of Golden Dawn. The political landscape saw Alexandros Avlonitis join the PASOK parliamentary group, while the government introduced a package of measures to address high fuel prices. On a positive economic note, the Athens Stock Exchange is anticipating an upgrade after 13 years, with predictions of record turnover and significant capital inflows.

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A 4.2 magnitude earthquake originated in Evia, Greece, on the morning of September 18, 2026, and was widely felt by residents in the Attica region, including the capital, Athens.

Ναυτεμπορική: Earthquake of 4.2 Magnitude in Evia, Felt in Attica

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake has struck Evia, Greece, with the seismic activity also being felt in the Attica region.

in.gr: Earthquake in Evia - Felt in Attica

An earthquake originating in Evia was felt by residents in Attica, including Athens. The tremor occurred on the morning of September 18, 2026.

An organized crime group has been apprehended for using artificial intelligence to clone the voices of relatives in an elaborate scam, reportedly stealing over 1 million euros from victims through a trap involving fiber optics.

News247: AI Used to Clone Voices of Relatives in a Scam Targeting 1 Million Euros

An elaborate scam used artificial intelligence to clone voices of relatives, with victims losing up to 1 million euros in a trap involving fiber optics.

Ναυτεμπορική: Scams Using AI Voice Cloning of Relatives

An organized crime group has been apprehended for using AI to clone voices of relatives to scam victims, with over 1 million euros reportedly stolen.

A police operation and investigation are underway at the Mykonos urban planning department due to unanswered prosecutorial orders, suggesting a potential cover-up of illegal constructions.

Kathimerini: Why is Mykonos Urban Planning Guarded?

An investigation into the Mykonos urban planning department is underway due to unanswered prosecutorial orders, suggesting a potential cover-up of illegal constructions.

Kathimerini: Police Operation in Mykonos Urban Planning

A police operation has been launched at the Mykonos urban planning office.

Greece is marking 13 years since the murder of anti-fascist rapper Pavlos Fyssas, also known as Killah P, with commemorative gatherings held nationwide. Articles reflect on his public murder by a Golden Dawn member and its role in the defeat of the neo-Nazi organization.

News247: 13 Years Since Pavlos Fyssas' Murder – Gatherings Across Greece

Greece is marking 13 years since the murder of Pavlos Fyssas, with commemorative gatherings being held nationwide.

in.gr: We Remember Pavlos Fyssas and the Crimes of Kasidiaris' Nazi Organization

This article reflects on the crimes of Golden Dawn and Ilia Kasidiaris' role as the head of a criminal organization involved in cover-ups. It marks an anniversary of remembrance on September 18, 2026.

News247: Pavlos Fyssas Was Murdered Standing in Public View and Defeated Golden Dawn

A video highlights that Pavlos Fyssas was murdered publicly and that his death was a catalyst in defeating the Golden Dawn party.

A new package of four measures (3+1) is being introduced by the government to address the ongoing impact of high fuel prices on households and the economy.

Kathimerini: Package of 3+1 Measures for High Fuel Prices

A set of four measures (3+1) are being introduced to address the impact of high fuel prices.

Member of Parliament Alexandros Avlonitis has officially joined the PASOK – Movement for Change parliamentary group, following a meeting with the party's president, Nikos Androulakis.

News247: Alexandros Avlonitis Joins PASOK's Parliamentary Group – Meeting with…

Alexandros Avlonitis has joined the PASOK party's parliamentary group, following a meeting with Nikos Androulakis.

The Hellenic Navy frigate 'Nearchos' is progressing through its final stages of sea trials and is scheduled for an official launch by the end of October.

Kathimerini: Frigate 'Nearchos' Launch by Late October

The Hellenic Navy frigate 'Nearchos' is in the final stages of sea trials and will officially be launched by the end of October.

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