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Human Rights Watch Slams Greek Police Force

“Police in Athens frequently harass and abuse homeless people, people who use drugs, and sex workers. Police stops and arbitrary detention of people who live or spend considerable amounts of time on the streets of downtown Athens interfere with...

Bulgarian Charged with Killing and Slaughtering his Daughter, Aged 4

A 27-year-old Bulgarian man suspected of having murdered his four-year-old daughter and then cutting her up to dispose of the body was on Tuesday remanded in custody, after testifying before the 10th examining magistrate in Athens. The unlucky girl's mother...

26 Wild Horses Shot Dead in Corinthia, Greece

Greek police in Corinthia, Greece discovered 26 wild horses that were shot dead after receiving a phone call from concerned vacationers who spotted the animals lying on the rugged slopes of the 2,376-meter Mount Cyllene. The preliminary police investigations revealed...

1 Million Euro Reward for Xeros' Arrest

The Greek newspaper Kathimerini has confirmed the rumors that circulated the media when known Greek terrorist Christodoulos Xeros was arrested in Anavyssos, on Saturday, January 3. According to the rumors police had provided one million euros as a reward...

Greek Police: Missing Four-Year-Old Girl Murdered by Father

Greek police revealed the tragic end to the case of the 4-year-old girl from Bulgaria who was declared missing by her mother. Young Ani Borisova’s disappearance caused concern to the authorities who were struggling to find out what exactly...

Labor Day 2015: Riots in Central Athens

Minor rioting incidents involving Molotov cocktails occurred in central Athens, Greece, after the Labor Day rally ended. Anti-authoritarians threw Molotov cocktails in Propylaea and police responded by throwing stun grenades. Then, the group moved to Exarchia, where they turned over...

Sixty-nine Trapped Migrants on Evros River Islet Rescued

An operation to rescue 69 undocumented migrants that were trapped on an islet in Evros river, was completed successfully on Saturday. Greek Police were informed on Thursday that a group of people were trapped on an islet and their...

Tragedy with 200 Migrants Leaves 3 Dead in Rhodes

The Mediterranean has once again been turned into an underwater grave for at least three migrants. According to local media reports, a boat arrived on the Greek island of Rhodes earlier this morning, carrying more than 200 illegal migrants. The boat hit...

Two Suspected Terrorists Arrested in Athens After German Request

The Greek police counter-terrorism unit said on Saturday that they made two arrests in Athens following a request from German authorities. A counter-terrorism police operation in Germany resulted in nine arrests on April 15. According to German police, the two...

Police, Anti-establishment Rioters Clash in Downtown Athens

Violent incidents involving anti-establishment rioters and Greek Police broke out late on Thursday in downtown Athens, Greece. Hoodie-wearing rioters threw Molotov cocktails and stones against police, who responded with teargas. The incidents were sparked when anti-establishment militants tried to enter the Athens...