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Global Cocaine Production Reaches Record Levels

A recent report reveals that global cocaine production has reached an all-time high as demand surges following Covid lockdowns. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) reported a 35% increase in coca cultivation from 2020 to 2021, resulting...

Archaeologist Tasked with Building Permits in Mykonos Brutally Beaten

A Greek archaeologist responsible for approving building permits in Mykonos was brutally beaten and hospitalized in the Athenian suburb of Kifisia last week. 53-year-old Manolis Psarros suffered a severe blow to the back of his head, broken ribs and fractures...

Greek American Arrested in Tarpon Springs, FL for Video Voyeurism

A Greek American man was arrested for allegedly setting up a camera in the men’s restroom of a coffee shop in Tarpon Springs Florida. Spyridon Voulgarakis was arrested on March 11 and charged with battery and video voyeurism. Police said a...

Former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis Attacked and Beaten in Athens

The former Finance Minister of the SYRIZA government, economist Yanis Varoufakis, who is now the leader of his own political party -known as MERA 25 or DIEM 25- was brutally attacked and beaten by a group of five individuals...

‘Sushi terror’ Pranks Outrage Japan

A recent wave of pranks referred to as "sushi terror" has caused Japanese customers to reconsider their visits to conveyor belt restaurants, which are iconic in the country. It has led to changes in the way that chains offer their...

Qatargate: Eva Kaili and Marc Tarabella to Remain in pre-trial Detention

Eva Kaili and Marc Tarabella, two MEPs implicated in the Qatargate scandal, will remain in jail in pre-trial detention, Belgian authorities confirmed on Friday. The two MEPs have been charged with participation in a criminal organization, corruption, and money laundering...

Greece Dismantles ‘Pink Panthers’ Gang After Rolex Heist

Police in Greece announced on Thursday the dismantling of the "Pink Panthers" international criminal gang that is suspected of an armed robbery at a Rolex jewelry store in Athens in December. On December 20, 2022, "Pink Panthers" stole 24 luxury...

El Salvador Transfers Thousands to ‘Mega Prison’

El Salvador's government has relocated thousands of suspected gang members to a recently opened "mega prison" as part of the administration's controversial crime crackdown, which has resulted in a significant increase in the country's prison population. Early Friday morning, roughly...

Greek Court Hands Former SYRIZA Minister Pappas 2 Years in Prison

A Greek special court convicted ex-minister of SYRIZA Nikos Pappas to a maximum two-year sentence with a three-year probation Friday over the handling of a 2016 television licence tender under the former government. Pappas, who served as minister of digital...

Belgium Detains Another MEP in Connection With Qatargate Scandal

Another MEP (Member of the European Parliament) has been detained as authorities in Belgium continue to investigate individuals connected to the Qatatgate scandal. The MEP in question has been identified as Marc Tarabella, a Belgian politician and member of the...

1,800 Men Arrested in India Underage Marriage Crackdown

On Thursday night, officers of the Assam Police in India began arresting individuals accused of being engaged in child marriages. The Assam government has registered 4,004 cases and arrested 1,800 male suspects so far. The crackdown was carried out under...

Qatargate: European Parliament Lifts Immunities of Two More MEPs

As the Qatargate scandal thickens, a further two Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) have been stripped of their immunity, following a vote in the plenary in Brussels. On Thursday, Andrea Cozzolino and Marc Tarabella had their parliamentary immunities removed...

Greek-American Charged with Murder of his Colombian Girlfriend in Bogota

A Greek-American man has been arrested for the murder of his Colombian girlfriend in Bogotá. He is being charged with femicide and obstruction of justice. According to Colombian media, John Nelson Poulos, a resident of Texas, murdered his girlfriend, Valentina...

Video Released of Memphis Police Beating Tyre Nichols

A video was released by US authorities, which showed members of the Memphis Police Department beating Tyre Nichols during his arrest.

Seven People Killed in Jerusalem Synagogue Shooting

Seven Israeli people were killed in a shooting at a Synagogue in Jerusalem on Friday night. Local police have described the incident as a terrorist attack. The shooting occurred at a synagogue in the Neve Yaakov neighborhood of East Jerusalem....