Deception

In the first eight months of the year, the Advertising Board imposed 165 million Turkish Liras in administrative fines on companies for misleading advertising or unfair commercial practices.

A staggering nine out of 10 Greeks believe there is extensive corruption in the country's National Health System (ESY), according to the special Eurobarometer that surveyed citizens from February 7 to March 3 regarding corruption in the European Union.

A total of 1,002 Greek citizens and 26,411 people from the countries of the European Union participated.

Ruja Ignatova, the notorious Bulgarian figure known as the "Crypto Queen," has been formally charged in absentia with leading an organized criminal group and committing investment fraud through a Ponzi scheme, driven by financial gain. This charge follows a pre-trial investigation initiated based on evidence from international law enforcement agencies.

The trial of an employee at the Single Social Security Entity (EFKA) accused of bribery has been deferred to November 14 after appearing in an Athens court on Saturday. 

The 49-year-old EFKA employee is accused of pressuring a 56-year-old woman to pay 4,000 euros in order to secure a disability allowance for her mother. 

Even if we were to accept the argument that the illegal spyware affair is solely about certain private parties and individuals, the Greek justice system had a duty to investigate further.

Lawyers representing the plaintiffs in the high-profile wiretapping case have pointed out shortcomings in the judicial investigation, following the announcement on Tuesday by the Supreme Court prosecutor of the completion of the preliminary investigation.

Greek Supreme Court Prosecutor Georgia Adeilini announced on Tuesday the results of the investigation into the phone-tapping case. The investigation found no involvement of any state service in the use or purchase of the illegal Predator spyware, which was discovered on the phones of numerous prominent Greek politicians, journalists, and businesspeople.

If you’ve seen the Oscar-winning movie “The Parasites,” you’ll surely remember the secret door in the mansion’s kitchen that led to the basement. Escaping into these hidden rooms accessible only to the owners and a select few holds mystery and a bit of childlike magic.

The European Commission's report on the rule of law in Bulgaria for the past year highlights a lack of progress in securing effective investigations and a sufficient number of final convictions for high-level corruption. It also points out the need for reforms in the anti-corruption commission.

The unfolding revelations regarding mafia activities in municipalities, urban planning offices, and other services should seriously concern us. Under no circumstances should we become accustomed to this or consider it routine.