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Greece
The news from Greece on October 24, 2026, centers around economic concerns, a scandal in basketball, and a notable death. A Eurostat report highlights a significant decline in GDP in Western Macedonia, identifying it as one of the economically weakest regions in the EU. In sports, investigations…
A Eurostat report reveals that the real GDP in Western Macedonia contracted by -18% between 2019 and 2024, making it the second-worst performing region in the EU and highlighting Greece's economically weakest areas.
Following the detention of Papapetrou, the Greek basketball scene is shaken by ongoing investigations into match-fixing, with further critical apologies and potential next steps in the judicial process being closely watched.
Details emerge about a disturbing phone call received by Nikos Leventis shortly before he was discovered deceased in the parking lot of the General Hospital of Athens.
A document from US security services reportedly warns of an Iranian plan to assassinate American officials, indicating international security concerns.
