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Trial of Suspect in American Scientist's Brutal Murder Set to Begin on Crete
The trial for the suspect in the brutal July 2019 murder of American biologist Dr. Suzanne Eaton on Crete will begin shortly, the Greek lawyers representing Eaton's relatives said on Thursday.
The inquest regarding the murder is now officially concluded and...
Crime
Golden Dawn Leader Claims to be Victim of Political Plot in Historic Trial
Golden Dawn party leader and founder Nikos Michaloliakos took the stand for the first time on Wednesday in the ongoing trial against the Greek neo-fascist organization.
Michaloliakos pleaded not guilty to the charges against him and further claimed that he...
Crime
Man Charged with Murder of Greek Rapper Testifies in Court
The man charged with the 2013 murder of rap singer Pavlos Fyssas testified on Thursday before a criminal appeals court in Athens.
Giorgos Roupakias, a member of the extreme-right Golden Dawn party, was charged with killing Fyssas on the night of September...
Greek News
Greek Model’s Drug-Mule Trial Begins in Hong Kong
The trial of the Greek model Irene Melissaropoulou, who is charged with illegally bringing cocaine into Hong Kong, began on Thursday in the Chinese city.
Melissaropoulou was caught carrying 2.52 kilograms of cocaine, worth more than €300,000, inside a sewn-up pocket inside...
Crime
Trial on Bakari Henderson's Murder Starts in Greece
The trial of nine men accused of fatally beating a U.S. tourist while vacationing in Greece has started on Friday in the city of Patra — a proceeding his family hopes will result in life sentences for the assailants.
The...
Crime
Trial Begins for Patras Mayor Kostas Peletidis Vs Golden Dawn Candidate
On Thursday dozens of people gathered outside of the courthouse in Patras in support of their mayor, Kostas Peletidis, in the lawsuit that was launched against him in 2015 by the far-right political party, Golden Dawn. Those gathered were...
Crime
Golden Dawn Trial Adjourned After Tension Escalates to Confrontation in the Courtroom
After scuffles in the courtroom broke out between the plaintiffs’ and defendants’ supporters in the trial of the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn (GD) party on Tuesday, judges had to leave the courtroom and adjourn until Thursday.
The tensions leading to the...
Crime
Judge Suspends Proceedings on Tuesday for Trial of Golden Dawn Due to Scuffles, Rising Tension
Tuesday morning saw more disruptions of the trial into alleged criminal activities of the far-right political party Golden Dawn, as scuffles and tension between supporters and anti-fascists broke out inside and outside of the Athens Court, according to sources....
Greece
Mayor of Volos Suspended from Duty
Businessman and mayor of Volos-Greece, Achilleas Beos, has been officially suspended from his duties, as he is due to stand trial for allegedly being part of a ring that fixed soccer matches when he was the chairman of the...
Crime
Extreme Right Golden Dawn Trial Date and Place May Change After Reactions
Extreme right Golden Dawn's upcoming trial is currently at stake due to numerous reactions expressed even from within the governing leftist SYRIZA party. The Education Ministry was the last one to add its voice to those questioning the plans...