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Greece: Six dead in explosion over stolen euro — FrontPages.eu, October 31, 2026

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Detectives are investigating if a dispute over a single euro coin was connected to an explosion in Plaka that killed six people. The inquiry into the perpetrators' methods follows an incident linked to the theft, occurring as the government separately retreats on the issue of distressed 'red' loans to quieten public anger over debt servicing. The labor market is cooling as the holiday season ends. Summer saw 28,700 more dismissals than hires, and while the nine-month employment balance remains positive, the growth is increasingly driven by part-time work. For those still commuting in the capital, the metro operator has clarified why airport line services are now limited to one every 36 minutes. A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was registered in the underwater area south of Halkidiki, while a car dealership fire in Glyfada caused damage to building and vehicles. In the Peloponnese, police have extended their search for a missing 33-year-old to local monasteries as the investigation into the disappearance in Karytaina enters a more difficult phase.

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Investigations into the fatal Plaka explosion, which claimed six lives, are now focusing on the perpetrators' operational methods and the theft of a single euro coin.

Ναυτεμπορική: Explosion in Plaka: 6 Lives for a stolen euro - How the perpetrators operated

An incident involving an explosion in the Plaka area of Athens resulted in six fatalities, with investigations focusing on the perpetrators' methods and a stolen euro coin.

The government has reportedly retreated on its stance regarding red loans, amidst public anger directed at loan servicing companies and an ongoing 'battle' over these debts.

Το Βήμα: Government's Concession, Anger Over Funds, and the 'Battle' for Red Loans

Details the government's retreat on the issue of red loans, the public's anger towards loan servicing companies, and the ongoing 'battle' concerning these debts.

Greece experienced a negative employment balance during the summer with nearly 28,700 job losses, although the nine-month period showed a positive trend with half of new hires being part-time.

in.gr: ERGANI: Summer of 865,000 dismissals and September of part-time employment

The employment balance turned negative in the summer with nearly 28,700 job losses. The nine-month period showed a positive trend, with one in two hires being part-time.

A new system will be implemented from November 1st, removing excise duty on agricultural diesel at the pump. Details on a QR code mechanism and beneficiary eligibility have been provided.

News247: Agricultural diesel without excise duty at the pump from November 1st – How…

Details are provided on the new system for agricultural diesel, including the removal of excise duty, the QR code mechanism, and eligibility for beneficiaries.

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was recorded in the underwater area south of Halkidiki.

in.gr: Earthquake of 4.2 Richter in Halkidiki

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake was registered in the underwater area south of Halkidiki.

A fire erupted at a car dealership in Glyfada, resulting in damage to both the building and several vehicles.

News247: Glyfada: Fire at car dealership, building and cars damaged

A fire broke out at a car dealership in Glyfada, causing damage to the building and several vehicles.

An investigation is underway into the disappearance of a 33-year-old in Karytaina, involving searches in monasteries and questions arising from testimonies.

in.gr: Karytaina: Thriller over the disappearance of a 33-year-old

An investigation into the disappearance of a 33-year-old in Karytaina involves searches in monasteries and raises questions based on testimonies.

An explanation has been provided regarding the 36-minute service interval for the Athens Metro line connecting to the airport.

News247: Metro: Why airport line services run every 36 minutes

An explanation is provided regarding the 36-minute service interval for the Athens Metro line to the airport.

Three women have come forward to share their personal experiences of abuse during pregnancy, highlighting a significant social issue.

in.gr: Domestic violence during pregnancy: Three women speak

Three women share their experiences of abuse during pregnancy.

An article analyzes the potential economic consequences for Greece stemming from its historical abstention concerning the embargo on Cuba.

News247: How Greece will 'pay' for the historical abstention from the embargo on Cuba

The article examines the potential economic consequences for Greece resulting from its historical abstention regarding the embargo on Cuba.

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