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A Greene County man has pleaded guilty to theft and wire fraud charges. Kye Carbone, 69, of Athens, faces three counts each of wire fraud and theft from a labor union.

A person in central Athens near Monastiraki Square encountered two men pretending to want to transfer 20 euros to a Revolut card, raising suspicion of a scam. The same men later approached a cafe owner with the same request, suggesting a pattern of targeting both tourists and locals.

A Tennessee woman was arrested for methamphetamine possession after police found drugs in the pocket of her jeans. She claimed the pants did not belong to her but admitted wearing them during a 12-hour work shift.

The EU’s off-patent medicines industry advocates for an industrial strategy at the Athens summit. The Medicines for Europe conference emphasizes Greece’s growing role as a pharmaceutical manufacturing hub ahead of its 2027 EU Council Presidency.

Greek police arrested a 37-year-old Palestinian man in Crete on suspicion of planning terrorist attacks and belonging to Hamas. Searches uncovered electronic devices and bank cards. The arrest is linked to four Palestinian men detained in Cyprus on terrorism charges.

Lebanon inaugurated René Mouawad Airport as its second international airport, located near Syria's border in the Akkar region. The airport aims to alleviate congestion at Beirut's Rafik Hariri International Airport and will initially offer flights to Istanbul, Mersin, and Dubai, with future plans for routes to Athens, Cairo, and Medina. Named after late President-elect René Mouawad, who was assassinated in 1989, the project is seen as a step toward regional development.

StealthGas Inc. reported Q1 earnings of $15.9 million with 43 cents per-share profit, adjusted to 40 cents per share. The company generated $42.8 million in revenue (adjusted $36.7 million) as a liquefied petroleum gas ship owner based in Athens, Greece.

Demonstrators gathered outside Greece's foreign ministry in Athens to protest against Israeli forces storming a Gaza aid flotilla. The protest was held in response to the Israeli action. The gathering took place in Athens, Greece.

Greece is considering repaying its bailout era loans early. The country is looking to improve its financial situation. This move could have significant implications for Greece's economy.

An 89-year-old man was arrested in Patras after a double shooting in Athens, where he injured multiple people at a social security office and an appeals court. A countrywide manhunt led to his detention as he attempted to flee to Italy.

An 89-year-old man allegedly opened fire with a shotgun in two Athens government buildings, injuring four people before fleeing and later being arrested. The suspect left documents detailing grievances at a courthouse, but his motive remains unclear.

A 89-year-old suspect is being hunted in Athens after a shooting left five people wounded with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.

An 89-year-old gunman opened fire in Athens, injuring at least five people before fleeing the scene. The suspect remains at large as authorities investigate the incident.

Athens Mayor Haris Doukas warns that uncontrolled tourism, with 8 million visitors against 700,000 residents, is pushing locals out of neighborhoods and threatening the city's authenticity. He aims to reclaim the congested city center for residents.

Athens, Greece, is implementing strict measures to combat overtourism, including capping new hotels, imposing fines on non-compliant short-term rentals, and enforcing a daily visitor limit at the Acropolis. The city aims to balance tourism with sustainability, but these policies have sparked protests from Airbnb owners.

Republican lawmaker Houston Gaines warns Southern cities like Savannah, Athens, and Atlanta face growing homeless crime issues, pushing for stricter enforcement of laws against illegal camping and loitering via House Bill 295. Local governments are criticized for not adequately addressing public safety concerns impacting businesses and residents.