Greek Ministry

Greek authorities arrest Turkish national for spying

A Turkish national was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of spying, Greek authorities announced. Cengiz Uyugur, 51, who is chief engineer of a cargo ship named M/V Makbule Ana under a Turkish flag, was arrested while taking photographs of the dockyard in Salamis. According to sources, the man was detected by Greek navy officers, who in turn informed the coastguard of Elefsina.

No more large bags allowed on Parthenon for fears of terrorist attacks

If you are a tourist who used to drop off any large bags or luggage at a designated storage room on your way up to the Parthenon, then you would be advised not to leave your visit to the Acropolis for the last minute before going home, as the Greek authorities decided not to accept any type of large packs, bags or luggage for security reasons.

Violent clashes in Idomeni: FYROM officers violate Greek territory and fire tear gas at refugees (pics+vid)

The tension accumulated over the past months in Idomeni erupted into violence on Sunday, when FYROM authorities responded to refugees protesting at Greek-FYROM border with tear gas, flash grenades and rubber bullets.

FYROM police enter Greek territory firing tear gas at refugees (pics+vid)

FYROM police officers entered Greek territory on Sunday to remove the refugees and immigrants protesting, including many children.
The police while being in Greek territory fired tear gas and rubber bullets against the demonstrators, despite the fact that many children were among the demonstrators.

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