Man charged with attempted violence against politicians

A prosecutor brought felony charges of attempted violence against a political body, the government or its members against a man for allegedly sending threatening messages to lawmakers who have said they will support the Prespes deal.

The 63-year-old suspect, a former Navy officer, was given time until Thursday morning to appear before an investigative magistrate.

According to the file, he appeared to admit he sent the messages and allegedly said he urged others to do the same.

"I'm in trouble because I sent a message to [Deputy Citizens' Protection Minister Katerina] Papacosta not to dare vote in favor of the Prespes agreement," he reportedly said, according to state-run news agency ANA-MPA.

He appeared before the prosecutor without a lawyer.

He was arrested by state security late Monday night in the central Athenian district of Pangrati...