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Official Probe Launched Into Images Showing Greek Policeman Kicking Migrants
New pictures circulating on social media allege that not everything went smoothly while Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras was giving Austrian Chancellor Werner Faymann a tour of the Greek island of Lesvos, om Tuesday.
Pictures posted on Facebook by user Saverio Serravezza,...
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Tourist in Santorini Killed by Donkey
The Greek island of Santorini has been shocked by a tragedy that occurred in Fira, when a donkey accidentally caused the death of 67-year-old German tourist who was enjoying a cruise in the Aegean.
The unbelievable accident occurred on Wednesday,...
Crime
Greek Authorities Uncover Criminal Ring that Distributed Forged Passports
The organized crime unit of the Greek police made 12 arrests regarding the case of a large illegal migrant trafficking ring, which managed to bypass security systems even at airports. The criminal group had specialists who would forge passports and...
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34 Migrants Held Captive by Afghan Gang in Greece
The Greek police freed 34 migrants including men, women and children, who were being kept captive in a flat in Athens, Greece, by an Afghan gang. The gang members were described as extortionists who were “preying” on migrants who had just...
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Greek Police Uncover Weapon Stash in Attica
Greek Police discovered a weapon stash in a warehouse on Marathonos Avenue, Attica close to Athens.
Police found rocket launchers, kalasnikov guns, handguns and hand grenades inside the warehouse, according to Greek media reports. Six cars, two motorcycles and one truck were...
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Greek Municipal Councillor Arrested for Abusing Dog
A 68-year-old councilor of the Kavala Municipality in Macedonia, Northern Greece was arrested on Tuesday on animal abuse charges, according to the Greek media.
A video that has been posted online shows a man, allegedly the councilor in question, beating a dog...
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15-Year-Old Greek Student Kills 17-year-old Student with a Shotgun
“He was teasing my sister so I took my revenge” confessed a 15-year-old student from Patras to Greek police, after he killed a fellow 17-year-old student with a shotgun. At first the younger boy had been claiming to have killed...
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Greek Authorities Arrest Wanted Serbian At Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
A Serbian citizen, who has been wanted since 2009 for committing a homicide, was arrested at the "Eleftherios Venizelos" Athens International Airport on Saturday.
Greek police note that the 34-year old Serbian, who flew in from Thailand through Doha, Qatar, arrived at...
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4,500 Migrants and Refugees to Arrive in Piraeus by Thursday Evening
Approximately 4,500 migrants and refugees that were on the East Aegean island of Lesvos will arrive at the port of Piraeus during Thursday according to the Athens Macedonian News Agency. The Eleftherios Venizelos passenger ship is scheduled to arrive...
Crime
Brutal Beating Suspect Surrenders in Mykonos
Greek authorities in Mykonos had been searching for the 25-year-old club bouncer who beat up a Cypriot national on Sunday, September 6 around 11:30 pm.
The victim and his wife were in the club, where the man reportedly had a fight with...