Criminology

Body recovered near Pyrgos dam

A dead body was discovered by locals near the Flokas dam on the outskirts of Pyrgos in the western Peloponnese, authorities said on Thursday.

The discovery prompted the response of 23 firefighters, six vehicles, an unmanned aerial vehicle operation team, as well as the 6th EMAK disaster response team stationed in the nearby city of Patra.

Ecuador declares 'internal armed conflict' after attack on live TV

Ecuador's president gave orders Tuesday to "neutralize" criminal gangs after gunmen opened fire in a TV studio and bandits threatened random executions on a second day of terror in the violence-riddled country.

At least 10 people have been killed in a series of attacks blamed on gangs as the country exploded in what President Daniel Noboa called an "internal armed conflict".

Beyond policing

Soccer-related violence is not just a police issue. It is the business of several state agencies as well as the various bodies involved in the sport in order to dismantle the gangs that operate under the cover of a club jersey. 

No new laws or proclamations are required. The problem and its roots are well known. All that is required now is political will.

Prioritizing prevention

Greece's security services are ailing from structural weaknesses that must be cured. This, however, is a process that takes time. What is most pressing now is ensuring that no more blood is spilled, that the murder of a soccer fan on Monday does not evolve into a vendetta between rival fan clubs. 

Man accused of sexually abusing children in Corfu

Authorities on the island of Corfu have launched a legal case against a 44-year-old Roma man, subsequent to allegations by his partner that he engaged in indecent acts with her five underage children, whose ages range from nine to fourteen.

According to public broadcaster ERT, the suspect is confronted with charges of rape and multiple instances of sexual offenses involving minors.

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