Incidentally, in Crete, “frappes” is the name given to local barons who stand out due to their good connections, political influence or favours, the dubious origins of their wealth, their […]
The frappe, the sheep and the subsidies read more »
The EU subsidy fraud scandal and its initial consequences in Greece. Even the holy monastery of Odigitria on Crete is involved in the OPEKEPE scandal. The OPEKEPE scandal has gotten
Resignations of government members due to the OPEKEP scandal read more »
A 26-year-old Azerbaijani man was arrested in Souda, Greece, facing serious espionage charges. He’d been in the country since January and caught attention after buying photographic equipment just before his
Mainly due to the outstanding activities of Cretan “farmers”, Greece has been fined 392 million for subsidy fraud – that is 20% of this year’s income tax payments. Fine of
First fine of €392 million imposed on Greece for OPEKEPE fraud read more »
The Greek agricultural sector’s been rocked by a major subsidy scandal involving illegal payments and false claims. This case has exposed a tangled network that operated for years, pulling in
Revelation of the latest scandal surrounding subsidies and its repercussions read more »
New developments in the murder case of the 65-year-old German man in Ferma. A 46-year-old man from Ierapetra stands trial for the intentional homicide of a 65-year-old German man in
Verdict in high-profile murder case involving German cancer patient near Ierapetra read more »
For those here who live in the traditional Greek parallel world, Crete is twice as large, consists only of green pastures and has only millions of sheep as inhabitants –
Actually, Crete is twice as large and consists only of green pastures. read more »
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office accuses the Greek authority OPEKEPE for agricultural subsidies of corruption and fraud and most of the suspected ‘farmers’ are on Crete. Vehicles Valued at 200,000
The most expensive pickups are mainly found on Crete read more »
Does all this have to happen again? But all the media here are reporting on: Mother throws newborn baby in the rubbish, Domestic violence incident with British tourist couple at
From the antisocial corner read more »
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office against the management of the Greek authority for agricultural payments and mainly Cretan farmers for massive subsidy fraud. The Official Statement from the European Public
The operation against the criminal organisation with 15 arrests after the new police operation in Kissamos, prefecture of Chania. The latest police actions at Kissamos A criminal group that had
Gang makes Kissamos area in western Crete unsafe read more »
Explore ancient rituals and cultural heritage in a different way. Update: Undercover investigator busts antiques trading ring on Crete Midday on April 23, in a private home in Atsipades, Heraklion,
Undercover agent busts antiques trading ring on Crete (Update) read more »
Traditional pyrotechnics and a ‘festive atmosphere’ characterise the Easter celebrations. Every year, the use of fireworks and firecrackers during religious celebrations leads to serious injuries in several regions. This tradition
The victims from the ‘war zones’ of Crete during this year’s Easter celebrations read more »
Sheep theft at Easter and traffic checks on livestock transport. The mysterious disappearance of 250 sheep in just a few hours During the days leading up to Easter, incidents of
Easter is approaching and the sheep are stolen read more »
Clear Statements About Attempted Murder Against Their Colleague by Taxi Owners and Drivers in Heraklion. There is a rising tide of anger among professionals in the taxi industry, who describe
Armed incident by an old man near Heraklion: a shocking event in the centre of the village square. UPDATE APRIL 1: The 73-year-old man faced the investigator and denied the
Charge of attempted serial murder after shooting in a village square (Update) read more »
Rhodes: Cases of corruption in the town planning office. Recent developments have emerged concerning an alleged corruption case within the Planning Authority of Rhodes. Authorities have detained five planners, including
Corruption scandal at Rhodes town planning office shakes Greece read more »
Corruption Index Greece: An Analysis of Current Trends and Impacts. Greece currently holds the 59th position out of 180 nations in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), as reported by Transparency
Current status of corruption in Greece read more »
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office is investigating 100 defendants, mainly in Crete, for subsidy fraud totalling 2.9 million euros. Critiques of the European Agricultural Sector Under Scrutiny Recently, the European
European Public Prosecutor’s Office investigates numerous livestock farmers on Crete read more »
Where Crete leads the way: not-so-great statistics, due to deep-rooted attitudes that defame the island. Deep-rooted attitudes defame Crete The behaviours and attitudes present in Crete illustrate significant social challenges
What Crete is leading in read more »
