Koropi
Animals
Slow Death of Donkey Puts a Spotlight on Animal Abuse in Greece
The issue of animal abuse in Greece resurfaced after authorities imposed a €30,000 ($30,060) fine on a 75-year-old man after his donkey, tied with a rope, got tangled and died.
“This is the first time that the prosecutor’s office has...
Animals
Abandoned Baby Donkey Becomes Internet Sensation in Greece
An abandoned baby donkey in the town of Koropi, east of Athens, has become an internet sensation in Greece.
The foal was found wandering alone in a field earlier in January. Animal rights campaigners raised the issue on social media...
Crime
Greek Satanist Released After 23 Years in Prison for Murder
Satanist Assimakis Katsoulas on Monday was released from the Agia rural prison after serving 23 years for murder and after repeated requests for parole.
Katsoulas served two life sentences and, according to police, he showed excellent behavior while in prison.
The...
Crime
Man Shoots Girlfriend's Father After She Kills His Ex-Wife
On August 3, a violent crime of passion took place in the town of Koropi, near Athens. The victim was a 35-year-old woman, mother to two underage boys. The perpetrator was a 26-year-old woman, the girlfriend of the victim’s...
Crime
Greek Police Arrest Cuban Man Suspected of Pulling off Major Museum Heist
Greek police on Wednesday arrested a Cuban national suspected of stealing 71 artworks from the National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana last year.
Authorities believe the man, who is wanted by Cuban authorities, intended to sell the artworks abroad.
The...
Greece
Greek Army Called in to Help Fight Raging Fires
ARCADIA, Greece - A big fire tore through a forested area close to Anemodouri area here on Aug. 8, prompting Greek authorities to ask the army to help in efforts to put out the roaring blaze, while other fires...