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Elderly expats from Georgia face trial for pension benefit fraud
Dozens of elderly expatriates from Georgia are accused of attempting to fraudulently obtain pension benefits from the Greek Social Solidarity Privileged Benefits Organization. Their trial was postponed on Tuesday until April.
A total of 85 defendants, two of whom have passed away, were indicted for forgery, attempted or completed fraud and embezzlement between 2018 and 2019.
Arrested hitmen involved in executions abroad
The members of the group of ethnic Greeks from countries of the former Soviet Union accused of the murders of three Greek mobsters are reportedly linked to the execution of death contracts abroad as well.
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Day 688 of the Invasion of Ukraine: Zelensky Urges Ukrainians Of Mobilization Age To Return And Pay Taxes
"Ukrainian playground": Because of the F-16, Russians are hiding warships in Georgia
This is what Frederik Mertens, analyst at the Center for Strategic Studies in The Hague, states for Newsweek.
Ukraine's aggressive drone strikes and missile attacks have forced the Russians to move a large part of their fleet to Novorossiysk, a location in Crimea.
Day 660 of the Invasion of Ukraine: EU Begins Membership Talks With Ukraine, Orban Blocks 50 Billion In Aid
It's intimidating: The conflict is spreading
A record 183 regional and local armed conflicts are being waged in 2023, which is the highest number recorded in the last three decades.
The IISS study particularly highlights the role of non-state armed groups, such as Hamas in Gaza, and the support they receive from major powers such as Russia and Iran.
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Secret Terror Plot Thwarted: Armenia's Close Call with Chaos
Armenian security forces have announced the successful arrest of five individuals linked to an attempted "terrorist attack" on government institutions. The operation, dubbed "Northern Leaffall," was intended to disrupt the functioning of key government bodies. The suspects had reportedly prepared explosive devices and other hazardous materials for their nefarious plan.
Istanbul emerges as most affordable city for Russian migrants
Türkiye's largest metropolis Istanbul has emerged as one of the most afforable and preferred cities by Russians who left their country following the onset of the Ukraine war in February last year, a Russian daily has reported.
Ukrainian chief mate rescued after falling overboard off Sinop
The chief mate of a Liberian-flagged container ship, MSC NADRIELY, has been successfully rescued alive approximately 20 hours later after he fell into the sea while the vessel was sailing off the Turkish province of Sinop's coast.
Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges
Former President Donald Trump says he will surrender to authorities in Georgia on Thursday to face charges in the case accusing him of illegally scheming to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state.
"Can you believe it? I'll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday to be ARRESTED," Trump wrote on his social media network Monday night, hours after his bond was set at $200,000.