Takis Theodorikakos

Crime rate down a quarter compared to pre-Covid era

The general crime rate in 2022 showed a significant decrease compared to the pre-coronavirus period (2015-2019), according to data released by the Hellenic Police (ELAS) on Tuesday.

Indicatively, the homicide rate (79) was at its lowest since 2011. Similarly, 88.61% of cases were solved - also the highest rate since 2011. Moreover, robberies were down 35.69%.

Anti-vaxxer ‘Guardians of the Constitution’ handcuff school principal, abduct him, take him to police

Five individuals have been arrested in connection with an incident in Aiginio, Piera, where a junior high school principal was handcuffed by members of the vigilante, anti-vax, self-styled 'Guardians of the Constitution', placed in a car, and driven to a police precinct.

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