Greek Police
EYP deputy chief replaced to boost fight against organized crime
In a move aimed, according to sources, at bolstering Greece's National Intelligence Service (EYP) in its fight against organized crime, the government on Tuesday replaced the agency's deputy chief, Lieutenant-General Giorgos Kellis, with Antonis Tzitzis, a former officer of the Greek Police (ELAS).
Government sets up task force to tackle juvenile violence
The government set up a scientific committee as part of the national strategy of countering violence among minors, the Prime Minister's office announced on Wednesday.
The task force is composed of eight members, among which are a criminologist, a legal experts, professors of political science, and cyber security, and a child psychotherapist.
Athens car chase leads to arrest of 12 immigrants, trafficker
A car chase in central Athens on Tuesday morning led to the arrest of 12 migrants and their trafficker, Greek police said.
The suspect's vehicle, was deemed suspicious due to the excessive number of passengers and was chased by police, after the driver did not respond to police signals.
Suspicious package prompts evacuation of Thessaloniki Courthouse
The Thessaloniki Courthouse was evacuated on Monday following the discovery of a suspicious package, according to local media reports.
The bomb disposal unit of the Greek Police (ELAS) has been dispatched to the scene.
As of now, no further information is available.
Gunman Kills Three in Athens Office Shooting Before Taking His Own Life
A tragic shooting incident unfolded in Athens today as a gunman, identified as a 70-year-old man of Egyptian origin, unleashed a deadly attack at the office of a shipping company. The assailant, who had been terminated from his employment, reportedly entered the building armed with a shotgun, leading to a harrowing ordeal for those present.
Spontaneous student protest quelled outside Maximos Mansion
Tension erupted outside the Maximos Mansion late on Thursday when around 20 students staged a protest against the draft law on non-state universities.
The students unfurled banners as police swiftly pushed them towards the opposite sidewalk. Following a brief confrontation, police dispersed the students from the area.
Clashes break out after student rally in central Athens
The Greek police fired tear gas and flashbang grenades against a group of approximately 30 hooded youths who were throwing petrol bombs and setting fire to garbage containers following a student rally in central Athens on Thursday. One policeman sustained minor injuries during the clashes.
Man, 35, arrested over pay-to-view abuse of mentally handicapped people
Greek police have arrested a man accused of systematically abusing mentally handicapped people on videos live-streamed for paying customers on social media.
A police statement said the 35-year-old suspect arrested in Athens on Tuesday faces charges of human trafficking and causing bodily harm to vulnerable people.
Bomb explodes outside ministry in Athens, no injuries
An explosive device went off outside Greece's labour ministry in central Athens early on Saturday but caused no injuries, Greek police said.
Changes expected in police force’s leadership
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is convening a meeting of the Government Council for National Security (KYSEA) on Tuesday that is expected to bring major changes to the Greek police force's leadership.
The meeting was convened in the wake of the gangland-style assassination of a crime boss in the central Athens district of Neos Kosmos on Sunday.
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