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A large public outpouring of grief marks the final farewell to singer Giorgos Mazonakis today, with thousands gathering for a vigil and his funeral scheduled in Nikaia. Concurrently, doctors involved in the ongoing death probe are slated to give their testimonies. In a separate development, convicted criminal Alket Rizai has been officially declared a fugitive after failing to return to prison, prompting a manhunt. He is reportedly implicated in recent shootings in Anavyssos. Meanwhile, the government's tax authority is initiating extensive cross-checks on Airbnb rental revenues for 2025, and an analysis of the Recovery Fund raises questions about the '100% absorption' claims. Other domestic news includes a major confrontation between telecommunications giants OTE and DEI over fiber optics development, and significant traffic congestion is reported on major Athenian expressways.

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Thousands have gathered in Nikaia for the vigil and funeral of singer Giorgos Mazonakis, marking a public outpouring of grief. Simultaneously, doctors involved in the investigation into his death are scheduled to provide their testimonies today.

News247: Thousands in Nicaea for Giorgos Mazonakis' Farewell

A large crowd gathered in Nicaea for the final farewell to singer Giorgos Mazonakis, marked by songs and public outpouring of grief.

in.gr: Mass Gathering at Vigil for Giorgos Mazonakis in Nikaia - Funeral Today

A large crowd gathered for the wake of popular singer Giorgos Mazonakis in Nikaia, his hometown, with his funeral scheduled for the afternoon. Photos and videos are available.

News247: Mazonakis' Death: Doctors' Testimonies Today

The testimonies of the doctors involved in the death of Giorgos Mazonakis are scheduled for today, with details on their expected statements.

Convicted criminal Alket Rizai has officially become a fugitive after failing to return to prison from leave. Authorities have launched a manhunt, as he is now implicated in a shooting incident that occurred in Anavyssos.

News247: Alket Rizai Escapes Custody After Anavyssos Shootings

Alket Rizai has escaped from prison and did not return after shootings occurred in Anavyssos, prompting a manhunt.

Kathimerini: Fugitive Alket Rizai – Did Not Return to Prison

The convicted criminal Alket Rizai is officially considered a fugitive after failing to return to prison following his leave, and is implicated in a shooting incident in Anavyssos.

Greece's tax authority, AADE, is initiating extensive cross-checks on Airbnb rentals to verify 2025 revenues. Separately, an analysis of the Recovery Fund highlights 'parked' billions and questions the claims of '100% absorption.' In the business sector, telecommunications giants OTE and DEI are in direct competition over the next phase of fiber optics development.

News247: AADE Targets Airbnb: Cross-checks for 2025 Revenue

Greece's tax authority (AADE) is focusing on Airbnb rentals, initiating extensive cross-checks to verify revenues for 2025.

Ναυτεμπορική: OTE-DEI: Clash of giants for fiber optics

Telecommunications giants OTE and DEI are entering a direct confrontation for the next major wave of development in broadband connectivity.

in.gr: Recovery Fund: 'Parked' Billions and What Lies Behind '100% Absorption'

An analysis of Greece's Recovery Fund discusses the 'parked' billions of euros and questions the claims of '100% absorption' of funds, suggesting hidden issues.

Major expressways in Attica, including Kifisos and Attiki Odos, are experiencing heavy traffic and congestion, significantly impacting daily commutes.

in.gr: Traffic Jam in Attica: Congestion on Kifisos and Attiki Odos

Heavy traffic and congestion are reported on major Athenian expressways, Kifisos and Attiki Odos, affecting daily commutes.

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