A man from Crete has been arrested after Greek authorities found assault rifles, pistols with silencers and other equipment in a stolen car, leading investigators to believe they prevented a contract-style killing

Over two days, traffic police in Attica conducted nearly 12,000 breathalyzer tests, resulting in 224 drivers exceeding the legal alcohol limit and 14 arrests for driving under the influence, highlighting the region’s ongoing road safety challenges

No injuries were reported, only material damages to an unmarked police car

The deadly incident, which saw Alexandros Grigoropoulos hit with one bullet directly in the chest fired by a special police guard, caused massive rioting in Athens and other cities in December 2008

Police used tear gas as farmers attempted to break a security cordon near Thessaloniki’s airport, amid escalating roadblocks and nationwide demonstrations over payments and rising production costs

Belgian police raided the EU diplomatic service and the College of Europe as part of an investigation into suspected fraud involving EU-funded training for junior diplomats, with three people detained

The club manager was arrested after authorities discovered underage patrons consuming alcohol, part of ongoing targeted inspections across Athens to protect minors

Greek farmer leader alleges he was attacked by a police officer, resulting in broken ribs during tense demonstrations at a major road junction

A 19-year-old and a friend were detained in Nea Erythraia after attempting to flee a police check, abandoning their vehicle and trying to escape on foot. The driver reportedly refused orders and invoked his family name before being restrained

Two men arrested for possessing hundreds of forged artworks, including counterfeits of a famed Greek painter whose originals are national cultural treasures. Weapons were also confiscated

Greek police headquarters announced Tuesday that the project was approved and financed under the EU Anti-Fraud Programme (EUAF) administered by the European Anti-Fraud Office.

Greek police are preparing sweeping raids, weapons checks, and financial investigations to dismantle powerful family-based criminal networks in Crete after a deadly vendetta. Secret files, hidden arsenals, and explosive new evidence reveal the scale of the challenge.

Police say the suspect played a key role in a five-member criminal ring that staged lavish casino meetings, used fake gold to lure wealthy investors, and employed intimidation tactics, ultimately extracting more than €1 million through fraudulent “high-return” schemes

The alleged gang of car thieves apparently had a “penchant” for specific late model vehicles, such as the Toyota Yaris and CH-R, the Peugeot 2008 και 3008 and the BMW X2, using state-of-the-art equipment bypass security and alarm systems

The car was later located nearby in the Dafni district of south-central Athens. At least four suspects were seen inside the fleeing vehicle

A 27-year-old Albanian man reported missing in Chalkida has been found dead in a burned car in rural Boeotia. DNA tests confirmed his identity as authorities investigate the circumstances of the suspected murder

The second victim of a deadly Crete shootout will be laid to rest today, as authorities step up operations to apprehend three brothers involved in the attack and restore order in the village of Vorizia.

Authorities said 104 firearms were seized and 345 people arrested in the Phaistos Municipality, where the beleaguered village of Vorizia is located

Authorities search mountain gorges for suspects after a deadly village shootout in Crete left two dead and two injured. Security is tight amid fears of renewed violence during the victim’s funeral.

Greek police arrested one suspect and detained another. seizing an unregistered shotgun following a deadly shooting in the village of Vorizia, Crete, that left two people dead and four injured. Specialized police units continue raids amid fears of renewed violence