Tuesday, 27 October 2026
8 news items of October 27, 2026, from the 25 that the media covered that day, each with a summary and references.
- Arrest warrants for EOK president Vangelis Liolios and others over rigged matches
Six arrest warrants issued, one concerning EOK president Vangelis Liolios, and some fifty basketball games across all categories are under the scrutiny of judicial authorities. Those involved are reportedly facing charges, depending on the case, related to bribery and bribe-taking under sports legislation.
- Libyan Parliament approves Turkey-Libya memorandum, and reactions
The parliament of eastern Libya unanimously ratified on Tuesday 20 October the maritime delimitation agreement that had been signed between Turkey and the then government of Tripoli in November 2019. Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis stated that the memorandum "does not produce legal effects" and "will not be implemented".
- Closure of Pizza Fan stores and uncertainty for employees
The stores of the Pizza Fan chain remain closed from the morning of Thursday 22.10.26, until the inspection by the authorities is completed. More than 2,500 employees in 110 franchise stores across Greece are in uncertainty.
- Arrest of the owner of the "Χωριάτικο" bakery chain for tax fraud
An operation by the Directorate for Combating Organised Crime has been under way since Sunday morning in a tax fraud case centred on the «Choriatiko» bakery chain. According to information, the owner of the chain, Angelos Giannakopoulos, has been arrested.
- Armed attack on a church in Jordan leaves seven dead
Armed men attacked the Greek Orthodox church of St George in Karak, Jordan, on Friday 23.10.2026. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis strongly condemned the terrorist attack in a post on X.
- Developments at the Sinai Monastery and an extraordinary session of the Standing Holy Synod
The Standing Holy Synod of the Church of Greece held an extraordinary session on Thursday 22.10.2026 regarding developments around the Monastery of Sinai and efforts to reach an agreement with the Egyptian state. The Synod unanimously expressed its support for the Archbishop of Sinai, Faran and Raithou, Symeon, in achieving an agreement.
- Forecast of return of rain and storms in Greece in the coming days
Forecasts converge on the likelihood of rain from Sunday and mainly on Monday and Tuesday, while on Wednesday 28 October rain during the parades cannot be ruled out.
- Eisenkot rules out joining a Netanyahu government after the elections
Israelis go to the polls on Tuesday (27/10) to elect their new government. The vote takes on the character of a referendum on the governing of Benjamin Netanyahu.
Selection and texts by artificial intelligence (Claude) based on the day's summaries, approved by an editor.