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British Tourist Killed After Being Struck by Helicopter Blades in Greece
A 21-year-old British tourist was killed by helicopter blades in a horror accident in Spata near Athens on Monday.
According to reports, the British man's parents had hired the helicopter during their family trip with at least one of his...
Economy
Municipalities Demand Retroactive Fees from El. Venizelos Airport
The municipalities of Rafina - Pikermi, Markopoulo-Spata and Artemida appealed to the Council of State asking for the international airport Eleftherios Venizelos to pay retroactively from 2008 municipal fees and taxes.
They argue that the tax exemption provided essentially by...
Greece
Greek TV Channel's News Not Airing After 26 Years
The recent sweeping wave of layoffs in Greece, associated with the country's disastrous recession, has led to rapid developments in ANT1 Group, one of the largest Greek media companies.
ANT1 employees conducted a work stoppage on Friday, July 31, and gathered outside...
Environment
Orphan Baby Seal Rescued in Greece
An orphan baby seal from an endangered species was rescued 25 days ago by a Greek animal rescue organization, MOm. According to organization representatives, the seal is expected to make a full recovery after its treatment at a zoo...
Crime
Greek Police Arrest Major Heroin Trafficker
Greek Police have arrested two men, a 41-year-old Greek and a 34-year-old Albanian, in Spata, for trafficking large quantities of heroin in Attica and other regions of Greece.
According to police, the 34-year-old Albanian was arrested in a garage which was...