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A basketball scandal has moved from the court to the precinct after police arrested six people and discovered over €100,000 at the home of a referee. The suspects arrived at the Evelpidon court complex following a Hellenic Police investigation that found large sums of cash held by all six individuals.

The tax authority is currently scrutinizing 55,000 taxpayers over pension retroactivity, while cybersecurity services have requested an urgent update to PHP to close security gaps that took several websites offline. In Gravia, heating is being provided by air conditioners as a measure to avoid the use of natural gas.

The Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece held an emergency meeting to discuss the Monastery of Sinai, and investigators in Kolonos say they have found evidence of the mechanism used in a recent explosion. In the Eastern Mediterranean, a diplomatic standoff continues as the US State Department adjusts its stance on the Turkey-Libya memorandum.

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Basketball Scandal Leads to Six Arrests and Large Cash Discovery

A widespread scandal in Greek basketball has resulted in the arrest of six individuals. Investigations by the Hellenic Police led to the discovery of over 100,000 euros at the home of a second referee, with an official stating large sums were found with all those arrested. The arrested individuals have arrived at Evelpidon for further legal proceedings.

New Evidence Emerges in Kolonos Explosion Probe

Investigations into the Kolonos explosion are progressing, with new evidence regarding the mechanism involved now available. Authorities are directing their focus to specific areas as the inquiry continues.

News247 Kolonos Explosion: Evidence of Mechanism and Investigation Focus ↗

Tax Authority Scrutinizes 55,000 Taxpayers Over Pension Retroactivity

The Greek Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) has initiated scrutiny of 55,000 taxpayers concerning issues related to pension retroactivity.

News247 Pension Retroactivity: 55,000 Taxpayers Under AADE Scrutiny ↗

Church of Greece Holy Synod Convenes Urgently on Sinai Monastery

The Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece held an extraordinary meeting to address matters concerning the Monastery of Sinai.

Το Βήμα Why Was the Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece Called Urgently for… ↗

Gravia Utilizes Air Conditioners for Heating to Avoid Natural Gas

In the Gravia area, heating is being provided by air conditioners as a measure to prevent the use of natural gas. This comes amidst discussions on testimonies, tension in the Athens municipal council, and future steps for the country's school complex.

Kathimerini Heating in Gravia Uses Air Conditioners to Avoid Natural Gas Use ↗

Urgent PHP Update Requested Due to Critical Website Security Gaps

Government cybersecurity services have issued a request for an urgent update to PHP, citing critical security vulnerabilities that have led to websites being down.

Ναυτεμπορική Websites down due to critical security gaps ↗