A 46-year-old suspect in the Marfin Bank arson case has appeared at the Evelpidon courthouse in Greece. Her defense team argues there is no certainty she was present near the bank during the incident.
A court session in Greece was marked by tension following the bringing of charges. Defendants are expected to present their statements and witnesses will be announced in the next session.
A Greek Court of Appeals has blocked the extradition of a fugitive wanted for a 1999 murder in Sydney, accepting the defense's argument that the alleged offense had passed Greece's statute of limitations.
A court in Thessaloniki, Greece, has convicted the alleged 'mastermind' of a scheme involving illegal agricultural subsidies from OPEKEPE, imposing a 12-month suspended sentence.
A Greek court unanimously found the mother and her former partner guilty in a child abuse case, rejecting the mother's claim of diminished responsibility and acquitting the biological father.
The mastermind of Greece's defunct November 17 guerrilla group will return to prison after the country's top court overturned his release from last month.
A Greek court has interrupted a trial, setting June 17 as the decision date for an appeal where the prosecutor requested the court to declare an appeal inadmissible regarding re-examining an acquittal and to accept the part for a higher sentence.
A Greek court has sentenced a 27-year-old Azerbaijani man to prison on espionage charges for monitoring a military base on the island of Crete. The man has denied wrongdoing and has appealed the ruling.
Greek courts have ordered 282,000 euros in compensation to prisoners, citing severe overcrowding in correctional facilities, particularly in juvenile prisons where the population has more than tripled.
For the first time in Greece, a court has granted a 54-year-old woman a six-month extension to become a mother through surrogacy, exceeding the usual age limit of 54 for embryo transfer.
A disciplinary investigation has been launched against a Greek Court of Appeals judge accused of altering the court's composition in a case involving a major hotelier and a €100 million compensation claim over a lease issue with the Greek National Tourism Organisation.
Three women were arrested in connection with an attack on the Administrative Court of Appeals in Ampelokipi, Greece, where extensive damage was caused using sledgehammers and hammers, with authorities seizing various tools including fire extinguishers and gas masks.
Tensions flared outside a Greek court following the acquittal of Nikos Romanos in connection with an explosion in Ampelokipi. Protesters reportedly moved towards the courtroom, leading to the use of s
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and other organizations have issued urgent warnings that Europe could run out of jet fuel within six weeks. This potential shortage is a primary concern for the EU, prompting discussions about emergency plans.
The Athens Court of First Instance ruled to award 420,000 euros in compensation to the relatives of a victim of the Tempi train tragedy, with the reasoning behind the decision now made public.
A Greek court has issued additional fines related to delays in the demolition of a hotel floor, indicating ongoing legal action regarding the construction project.
A recent decision by the Single-Member Misdemeanor Court has cleared the path for an investigation into an espionage offense in Greece, forcing the Maximos Mansion to confront its responsibilities.
A Greek appeals court has upheld the convictions of members of the far-right Golden Dawn party, a decision hailed by SYRIZA-PS as a clear victory for democracy and the demand to imprison Nazis.
England and Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has been given a 15-month suspended prison sentence by a Greek court after a retrial for a 2020 incident, which he plans to appeal.
The court's decision regarding the Golden Dawn case is celebrated as a vindication and a victory for anti-fascist values, emphasizing the ongoing nature of the struggle.
The Athens Bar Association has launched a disciplinary investigation into a lawyer who was found carrying a weapon inside the premises of the Athens Court of First Instance.
Courthouses in Greece were evacuated following a bomb threat, with an unknown caller giving a 40-minute deadline for an explosion, prompting a search by a specialized police unit.
An Afghan man has been sentenced to life in prison for a deadly car-ramming attack in Munich. The perpetrator drove into a crowd, causing fatalities and injuries.
A Greek court is expected to decide whether a 41-year-old man accused in the death of a paramedic on the island of Syros will remain under house arrest or be transferred to pretrial detention, following a new round of tests.
A Greek court has issued a landmark decision, awarding 20,000 euros in compensation to an NHS doctor for burnout, citing inadequate response to her repeated requests and heavy workload.
During a court session, the president reserved her decision regarding a request to upgrade charges, while rejecting a request for a supplementary inquiry. The next session is scheduled for tomorrow.
Mina Arnaouti and Frosso Kyriakou are in court in Greece, accusing a 57-year-old man of false testimony regarding the fatal night involving Pantelis Pantelidis. Arnaouti stated she received threats of violence.
Dimitris Lignadis, a prominent Greek director and actor, appeared before the Court of Appeal in Athens for a new trial concerning three rape cases. He was previously sentenced to 12 years in prison with a suspended sentence.
A Greek court's decision to release three teenagers convicted of assaulting and raping girls, requiring them to pay only a small fine for court costs, has sparked outrage.
A decision by Greece's Council of State is set to overturn existing data, potentially leading to cuts for tens of thousands of beneficiaries of widow's pensions.
A judicial employee in Greece suffered an electric shock last Friday while attempting to turn on a light in her office at the Judicial Palace, prompting workers to raise alarms about the building's conditions.
Nearly two years after a shocking complaint by a 5-year-old boy alleging sexual abuse by two classmates at a kindergarten in Alexandroupolis during a break, the case has now reached the courts.
An 89-year-old man, identified as a 'gunman' and described as schizophrenic, was arrested and brought to Greek courts, reportedly driven by an obsession for a pension. A government minister later ackn
Greece's Council of State has issued a temporary block on expansion works for a hotel complex on Mytakas beach, which included plans for 127 individual pools, pending a final decision on the main annulment application.
A Greek court has ruled the Greek state civilly liable for the Tempi train accident due to negligence in railway supervision, ordering it to pay €420,000 in compensation to victims' relatives.
The Athens Administrative Court has issued its first decision recognizing the Greek state's responsibility for the Tempi railway tragedy, citing systemic omissions and insufficient oversight despite knowledge of dangerous conditions. The court awarded 400,000 euros in compensation to the relatives of the victims.
A Greek court has granted mitigating circumstances to five out of 27 convicted individuals, while rejecting similar requests for the remaining 22, as the process continues with the prosecutor's proposal on sentences.
Lawyers for those convicted in the Golden Dawn criminal organization case are fighting to persuade the Five-Member Court of Appeals for Felonies to recognize mitigating circumstances, as some defendants risk imprisonment.
The Greek Court of Appeals has unanimously upheld the initial verdict, confirming that the far-right Golden Dawn party is a criminal organization and finding all 42 defendants, including Nikos Michaloliakos and Ilias Kasidiaris, guilty.
A Greek court has convicted four people over the illegal use of Predator spyware, in a case with direct links to the Cyprus surveillance scandal first exposed by Phileleftheros in 2022 and 2023. The defendants — Tal Dilian, the Cyprus-linked founder of the Intellexa Group; Sara Hamou, reportedly his second wife; Greek businessman Felix Bitzios; […]
Alexis Tsipras commented on the outcome of the wiretapping trial, stating on social media that the real culprits will be held accountable by the people and justice, and criticizing the Prime Minister.
An Athens court has upheld the guilty verdict against a clerical founder of a children's shelter accused of abusing minors, nearly doubling his first-instance sentence.
An Afghan boxer has appeared in a Greek court in connection with the death of a Scottish woman. The boxer arrived at the court to face charges related to the incident.
The 28-year-old Egyptian man who confessed to the murder of 73-year-old lawyer Stavros Georgiou appeared in court with a cast on his hand, facing felony charges for intentional homicide.
A new study by the Center for Liberal Studies (KEFIM) found that Greek courts take more than six times longer than the European Union average to resolve civil, commercial, and administrative cases, based on 2024 EU Justice Scoreboard data.
A Greek court ruled a 24-hour strike by three maritime unions at Rafina port illegal, but the unions have stated their intention to continue with the industrial action.
Former New Democracy MEP Anna Michelle Asimakopoulou has been convicted of violating official secrecy and personal data laws for emailing expatriates in the lead-up to the 2024 European elections.
A Greek court has imposed a total sentence of 17 months in prison on each of four defendants for assaulting the former Mufti of Komotini, Tzichat Halil, during incidents at the Çınar Mosque in Xanthi on October 11, 2024.
Australian fugitive James Dalamangas has broken his silence outside a Greek court, making an allegation about his brother's death as his lawyer argued against his extradition to Australia.
An Albanian lawyer and a translator have been sent to trial by the Fier Prosecutor's Office, accused of collaborating to falsify divorce decisions from both the Tirana Court of Appeal and a Greek court.
The Thessaloniki Court of Appeals has recommended the extradition of a 65-year-old Belarusian citizen to Russia, where he is sought for financial crimes including tax evasion.
The Greek government is being questioned about the cost of allegedly concealing poor prison conditions, with SYRIZA-PS demanding data and highlighting 282,300 euros in compensation paid by Greek courts.
A Greek court has sentenced eight members of a gang to up to 5 years and 4 months in prison for operating a counterfeit US dollar factory in a warehouse.
Court workers in Greece are planning further strikes in response to a recent gun attack, indicating ongoing labor disputes and safety concerns within the judicial system.
Incidents and tension occurred outside Greek courts where a crowd gathered after the acquittal of Nikos Romanos and two other defendants, with reports of an unprovoked attack by riot police on a young woman.
Greece's Court of Audit has given its approval for tenders related to unprofitable ferry lines, allowing the Ministry of Shipping to restart the process for four-year coastal shipping contracts after an earlier appeal.
A court session is set to continue on April 27, where the Greek Public will formally declare its support for the prosecution, with declarations from victims' relatives and injured parties also expected during the proceedings.
A Greek court case involving video evidence has been postponed after the presiding judge recused herself, with concerns raised that old hard drives containing the evidence could crash.
A Greek court has again postponed the hearing for an appeal by environmental organizations against the reinstatement of cancelled projects on the Achelous river. The new court date is set for June.
The founder of surveillance firm Intellexa announced plans to appeal his recent conviction by a Greek court on charges of breaching personal data during a 2022 wiretapping scandal.
A Three-Member Juvenile Court in Mytilene, Greece, recognized moral damages and awarded compensation to three young refugees for 3.5 years of unjust detention, after they were acquitted of arson charges.
The leaders of the far-right Golden Dawn party were convicted in Greece of having led a criminal organization in a landmark ruling in 2020. An appeals court upheld that decision.
A Greek court has handed down what is being called the first-ever criminal conviction of commercial spyware company executives — and the fallout is heading towards Cyprus. Intellexa founder Tal Dilian, his wife Sara Hamou, and two Greek businessmen, Felix Bitzios and Yannis Lavanos, were found guilty this week on three counts: unlawful interference with […]
First-instance ruling sentences four company executives to 126 years in jail for involvement in illegal wiretapping using Predator spyware – and refers the case file to prosecution for further investigation into other suspects.
A Greek court has found four defendants guilty in the Predator spyware wiretapping case, a decision that politician Androulakis hailed as a vindication and a defeat for the 'parastate'.
A Greek Court of Appeal has awarded €50,000 in compensation for five unlawful advertising calls made to an individual registered in the 'Registry 11', setting a precedent for nuisance calls.