Eight migrants, including six minors and two women, drowned off the Greek island of Samos, with 36 others found alive and three rescued from a rocky area. The Greek Coast Guard, assisted by aircraft and vessels, conducted a search and rescue operation after being alerted by an NGO. Greece remains a key entry point to Europe for migrants from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, with over 54,000 arrivals this year, primarily by sea. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges and dangers faced by migrants attempting to reach Europe.

Greek anti-drug authorities arrested two Greek men suspected of being part of a transnational crime ring smuggling MDMA and methamphetamine to Australia. The operation led to the seizure of 56kg of MDMA and 30kg of methamphetamine in Athens, marking one of Greece's largest drug busts. The drugs were concealed in olive oil containers. The EU Drugs Agency reports increasing MDMA production in Europe, while Australian police previously seized significant quantities of MDMA and methamphetamine from Europe.

The article highlights the intensifying Iran-Israel conflict, focusing on Iran's alleged involvement in assassination and abduction plots in the West. Since 2020, there have been at least 33 such attempts linked to Iran, targeting locations in Europe and the United States. A specific case involves Sayed Fakhar Abbas, a Pakistani in Iran, who allegedly recruited an acquaintance in Greece to attack a Jewish center in Athens. The article underscores the geopolitical tensions and the role of secret agencies in these plots.

A Greek appeals court reduced the prison sentences of 11 men involved in a major cocaine trafficking case, initially sentenced to life imprisonment, now with a maximum of 16 years. The operation, one of Greece's largest drug busts, involved international cooperation with the DEA and police from Albania and Spain. The drugs were transported from the Caribbean to Greece, with undercover agents playing a crucial role in the operation. The suspected leaders remain at large, and the defendants plan to appeal the ruling, citing police infiltration.

A Greek appeals court reduced the prison sentences of 11 men involved in a major cocaine trafficking case, initially sentenced to life imprisonment, now facing a maximum of 16 years. The operation, one of Greece's largest drug busts, involved 1.2 metric tons of cocaine trafficked from the Caribbean to Europe and Africa. The Greek police, with international assistance, dismantled the criminal group in 2020. The defendants, from Albania, the Netherlands, and Greece, plan to appeal the decision, citing police infiltration. The case highlights Europe's growing role as a major cocaine market.

The oil products tanker Sounion was attacked by two small boats and struck by projectiles in the Red Sea off Yemen, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The Greek-flagged vessel, unable to maneuver, reported no casualties among its 25 crew members. The incident occurred 77 nautical miles west of Yemen's Hodeidah port. British security firm Ambrey also noted an incident in the area. The attack is linked to Iran-aligned Houthi militants, who have targeted international shipping near Yemen since November, affecting global trade routes and prompting U.S. and British retaliatory actions.

Investigators are exploring the possibility that a faulty power cable caused Greece's worst wildfire of the year, which resulted in one fatality and the destruction of 10,000 hectares near Athens. The fire, which began on August 11, spread rapidly due to high temperatures and strong winds. While arson is also being considered, the focus is on a loose cable on a wooden electricity pillar as a potential cause. Greece's power network operator, HEDNO, reported no evidence of a malfunction. The blaze occurred during a period of heightened fire risk, exacerbated by climate change and extreme weather conditions.

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.