Monastiraki
Travelling To/From the Balkans? The COVID-19 Rules that Apply
Only passengers travelling to the United Kingdom are subjected to quarantine.
The majority of countries in the region require confirmation of vaccination or negative PCR or antigen test made less than 48 or 72 hours prior to travel in order to avoid 7-14-day quarantine.
Some countries require completion of online health forms or medical checks upon arrival.
Teen gang behind robberies, thefts in Monastiraki
Police said on Monday they had broken up a gang of teenagers who were behind a series of store robberies and thefts from cars and also used knives and physical abuse to mug other teens, primarily in the central district of Monastiraki.
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Gunfire in central Athens; reports of arrest of fugitive terrorist [Update]
Greek authorities say there has been an exchange of gunfire in the Athens tourist district of Monastiraki, during what appeared to be a robbery attempt on a jewelry shop. At least three people have been wounded.
Police say one of the wounded in Wednesday's shootout has been arrested and his identity is being checked.