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A basketball scandal has moved from the court to the precinct after police arrested six people and discovered over €100,000 at the home of a referee. The suspects arrived at the Evelpidon court complex following a Hellenic Police investigation that found large sums of cash held by all six individuals. The tax authority is currently scrutinizing 55,000 taxpayers over pension retroactivity, while cybersecurity services have requested an urgent update to PHP to close security gaps that took several websites offline. In Gravia, heating is being provided by air conditioners as a measure to avoid the use of natural gas. The Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece held an emergency meeting to discuss the Monastery of Sinai, and investigators in Kolonos say they have found evidence of the mechanism used in a recent explosion. In the Eastern Mediterranean, a diplomatic standoff continues as the US State Department adjusts its stance on the Turkey-Libya memorandum.

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A widespread scandal in Greek basketball has resulted in the arrest of six individuals. Investigations by the Hellenic Police led to the discovery of over 100,000 euros at the home of a second referee, with an official stating large sums were found with all those arrested. The arrested individuals have arrived at Evelpidon for further legal proceedings.

News247: Basketball Scandal: Arrested Individuals Arrive at Evelpidon

Individuals arrested in connection with a Greek basketball scandal have arrived at Evelpidon, with the next steps of the investigation being detailed.

Kathimerini: Basketball Scandal: Arrests Made, Over 100,000 Euros Found at Second Referee's…

Following investigations into a scandal rocking Greek basketball, six individuals have been arrested, and over 100,000 euros were discovered at the home of a second referee. New findings have emerged from the Hellenic Police investigations.

News247: Basketball Scandal: 102,000 Euros Found in Referee's Home

During an investigation into a basketball scandal, 102,000 euros were discovered at the home of a referee.

News247: Demoglídou on Basketball Scandal: Large Sum Found with All Six Arrested

Official Demoglídou states that a large sum of money has been found with all six individuals arrested in the basketball scandal.

Investigations into the Kolonos explosion are progressing, with new evidence regarding the mechanism involved now available. Authorities are directing their focus to specific areas as the inquiry continues.

News247: Kolonos Explosion: Evidence of Mechanism and Investigation Focus

New evidence of the mechanism involved in the Kolonos explosion has emerged, and investigations are focusing on specific areas.

The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has initiated scrutiny of 55,000 taxpayers concerning issues related to pension retroactivity.

News247: Pension Retroactivity: 55,000 Taxpayers Under AADE Scrutiny

The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) is scrutinizing 55,000 taxpayers regarding pension retroactivity.

The Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece held an extraordinary meeting to address matters concerning the Monastery of Sinai.

Το Βήμα: Why Was the Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece Called Urgently for…

The Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece convened an extraordinary meeting concerning the Monastery of Sinai.

In the Gravia area, heating is being provided by air conditioners as a measure to prevent the use of natural gas. This comes amidst discussions on testimonies, tension in the Athens municipal council, and future steps for the country's school complex.

Kathimerini: Heating in Gravia Uses Air Conditioners to Avoid Natural Gas Use

In the Gravia area, heating is being provided by air conditioners as a measure to prevent the use of natural gas. Testimonies, tension in the Athens municipal council, and the next steps for the country's school complex are discussed.

Government cybersecurity services have issued a request for an urgent update to PHP, citing critical security vulnerabilities that have led to websites being down.

Ναυτεμπορική: Websites down due to critical security gaps

An urgent update to PHP is being requested by government cybersecurity services.

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