One year after Greece's deadliest train disaster, which claimed 57 lives, safety concerns remain despite government promises of reform. The Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) has fewer employees than before, and essential safety systems like ETCS and GSM-R are not fully operational. An EU prosecutor has charged 18 Greek officials over delays in safety system implementation. Flooding has caused further damage, with repair costs estimated at 450 million euros. The EU Agency for Railways' draft findings indicate that EU regulations are not correctly implemented in Greece. Survivors and families of victims are still haunted by the tragedy, with some suffering from post-traumatic stress and demanding accountability from politicians.

One year after Greece's deadliest train disaster, which claimed 57 lives, safety concerns remain as experts and officials report little significant improvement in railway safety. Despite promises from Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis for maximum safety, remote control and communication systems required by EU law are not fully operational. Staff numbers at Hellenic Railways Organisation have decreased, and a lack of reform hampers progress. The EU Agency for Railways found that EU regulations were not correctly implemented in Greece, and a complex system of overlapping agencies slowed change. Survivors and families of victims demand accountability and continue to suffer from the trauma of the accident.

One year after Greece's deadliest train disaster, which killed 57 people, concerns about railway safety persist. Despite government promises for reform, experts and officials report minimal improvements, with critical safety systems still non-operational and staff shortages ongoing. The Greek transport ministry claims progress, but survivors and families of victims demand accountability, citing systemic deficiencies and lack of significant action. The situation remains precarious, with experts warning of future accidents if safety is not enhanced.

One year after Greece's deadliest train disaster, which killed 57 people, little progress has been made in improving railway safety. Despite government promises, key safety systems remain non-functional, and staffing levels have decreased. Experts warn of future accidents if reforms are not implemented. Survivors and families of victims continue to demand accountability, while the Greek government and Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) face criticism for their handling of the situation. The EU Agency for Railways' assessment highlights systemic issues and underfunding as major obstacles to safety improvements.

One year after Greece's deadliest train disaster, which killed 57 people, railway safety concerns persist despite government promises of reform. Key safety systems like ETCS and GSM-R remain non-operational, and staffing levels at the Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) have declined. Survivors and families of victims continue to demand accountability, while experts warn that the rail network remains prone to future accidents. The Greek government claims progress in upgrading safety, but systemic deficiencies and bureaucratic hurdles hinder significant improvements.

One year after Greece's deadliest train disaster, which killed 57 people, little progress has been made in improving railway safety. Despite government promises, key safety systems remain non-functional, and staffing levels have decreased. Experts warn of future accidents if reforms are not implemented. Survivors and families of victims continue to demand accountability, while the Greek government and Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) face criticism for their handling of the situation. The European Union's assessment highlights systemic issues and underfunding as major obstacles to safety improvements.

A year after Greece's deadliest train disaster, concerns over railway safety persist as promised reforms remain largely unfulfilled. Despite government assurances, critical safety systems are still not operational, and staffing levels at the main rail operator have decreased. The Greek transport ministry claims progress, but experts and grieving families argue that systemic deficiencies continue to pose risks. Survivors and relatives demand accountability, with ongoing legal actions and public petitions highlighting widespread dissatisfaction with the government's response.

The Money Laundering Authority is investigating suspicious money transfers from abroad to individual accounts of monks on Mount Athos, with a focus on funds originating from Russia. The investigation gained momentum following the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions on Kremlin-linked entities. At least 20 transactions involving large sums of money are under scrutiny, with some funds potentially linked to wealthy Russians seeking to safeguard their assets. The Ministry of Public Safety has upgraded the police station in Karyes, Mount Athos, amid concerns about Russian activities. Additionally, funds from Balkan countries are also being examined for potential illegal activities. Recent claims of an investigation by the European Anti-Fraud Office into Mount Athos monasteries were denied by a European official.

One year after Greece's deadliest train disaster, which claimed 57 lives, experts and officials report minimal improvements in railway safety. Despite government promises and the implementation of a comprehensive plan, essential remote control and communication systems mandated by EU law remain non-functional. The Hellenic Railways Organisation (OSE) has fewer staff than before the crash, and those remaining lack updated training. The EU Agency for Railways' draft findings indicate improper implementation of EU regulations and a complex system hindering progress. Survivors and families of victims express ongoing trauma and frustration, with some taking legal action against the state. The Greek transport ministry asserts progress in safety upgrades, while OSE plans to hire more staff and has installed new safety equipment. However, the railway system's decline over the past 15 years and bureaucratic obstacles continue to pose challenges.

A year after Greece's deadliest train disaster, which killed 57 people, concerns about railway safety persist. Despite government promises for reform, experts and officials report minimal improvements. Key safety systems remain non-operational, and staff shortages continue. The Greek transport ministry claims progress, but systemic issues and underfunding hinder significant advancements. Survivors and families of victims demand accountability, highlighting ongoing trauma and dissatisfaction with the state's response.

The article discusses the prosecution of Lasha Shushanashvili, the suspected boss of the Georgian mafia, Vory V Zakone, or Thieves-in-Law. Lasha was arrested in Athens and charged with running a criminal organization. The Spanish police, led by Juan Rueda, testified about the organization's activities across Europe, including money transportation from robberies and contract killings. A joint operation named 'Caucase Normandie' involving French and Greek police led to the arrest of over 45 Georgian nationals. Despite Lasha's conviction and subsequent release due to ill-health, recent police operations have targeted his associates, leading to multiple arrests and the likelihood of extradition for Lasha and his lieutenants. The article also touches on the perceived leniency of Greek law enforcement towards organized crime.

Anti-corruption prosecutors and police in Greece have been conducting searches related to the Novartis bribery case. The investigation, led by prosecutor Eleni Touloupaki, focuses on allegations that Novartis bribed Greek politicians, including the former health minister Adonis Georgiadis. Searches were conducted at the home and office of Georgiadis's former secretary following claims by a protected witness that Novartis Hellas's former vice president, Konstantinos Frouzis, provided bribes to Georgiadis. The politician has denied the allegations and plans to take legal action. Prior to the case becoming public, Greek security services had monitored the suspects' communications and financial transactions as part of the investigation.

The article recounts the story of 'Martin', a pseudonym for a man who was recruited by Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) to spy on Greece. Initially approached under the guise of taking tourist photos, Martin was later coerced into photographing military facilities and providing detailed intelligence to the MIT. He was eventually arrested and charged with espionage against Greece. Martin, who is gay, was threatened with harm to his partner's family if he did not comply. He was paid for his services and managed to send information through specially installed software on his laptop. After his arrest, he cooperated with Greek authorities, leading to a reduced sentence. The article details Martin's background, his recruitment, the tasks he performed for the MIT, and his subsequent arrest and trial. Martin has since returned to Northern Europe and hopes to live a quiet life.

The article reports on an armed attack by a guerrilla group known as Organization for Revolutionary Self-Defense against riot police in the Athens neighborhood of Exarchia. Ballistic tests linked the shell casings found at the scene to previous attacks by the same group, including assaults on the offices of the socialist party PASOK and the Mexican Embassy. The group has also claimed responsibility for a grenade attack on the French Embassy. No injuries were reported in the latest incident, and the police are investigating the group, which is believed to be small with limited resources but potentially connected to larger organizations. The attack coincides with recent police actions against other extremist groups in Greece.

The article discusses two separate sting operations conducted by the US Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) in collaboration with the Greek Police. The first operation resulted in the arrest of a 51-year-old American-Jordanian arms trafficker in Greece, who was allegedly supplying weapons to Hezbollah in Lebanon. The second operation led to the arrest of a 51-year-old Chinese national in Athens, suspected of attempting to purchase military-grade surveillance equipment potentially for the Chinese government. Both individuals were arrested after negotiations with undercover HSI agents and are facing extradition to the United States.