37-year-old Palestinian suspect linked to Hamas was transferred to the headquarters of the Athens Police Directorate after arrest in a joint counterterrorism operation and evidence seizures in Greece.
The internal affairs unit of the Hellenic Police raided planning offices across three Athens suburbs, detaining six on bribery and illegal permits charges and recovering over 334,000 euros in cash.
A police officer on medical leave rescued two young girls trapped inside a burning home in Giannitsa, carrying them to safety before the flames spread.
Greek authorities arrested a 26-year-old woman accused of running a Viber group with nearly 4,000 members that allegedly shared the locations and timing of traffic police checkpoints in Corinth
Two young men were arrested after police discovered a suitcase containing large quantities of drugs during an incident response in central Athens.
The operation was centered around the central city of Karditsa and targeted a criminal network accused of stealing grid infrastructure
Truck bans and increased patrols will be in place starting Friday along major roadways in Greece.
A major operation across northern Greece and Athens led to 17 arrests and the seizure of cash, gold coins, vehicles and documents as authorities investigated an alleged scheme involving false agricultural subsidy claims
Forty suspects accused of using stolen tax bureau credentials and fake child registrations at activity centers to siphon off state benefits and subsidies
Authorities say the 42-year-old suspect had warned his wife he was returning to Greece and threatened to kill her, while investigators continue examining weapons found in his possession
A convicted murderer and escapee was wounded in a shootout with police during an early morning stop in the Piraeus district of Mikrolimano. Officers later recovered three firearms and six hand grenades from the scene.
Authorities say their inquiry into the king’s younger brother is extensive and complex, involving multiple allegations, witness interviews and cooperation requests with U.S. officials
Nearly 200 officers carried out coordinated raids across the island as part of a long-running investigation into alleged drug trafficking networks, while authorities also examine information linked to livestock declarations and subsidy inspections
Police cite security concerns, crowd control and risk of disruption as thousands of fans and team delegations arrive in the Greek capital for the four-day basketball tournament
Five suspects have been arrested in an ongoing operation targeting a criminal group allegedly involved in robberies, burglaries and vehicle thefts, with authorities also seizing weapons during the raids
The two passengers, a Nepali and a Pakistani national, had crossed illegally into Greece from Turkey
An officer was injured after police pursuing a suspicious vehicle in the Athens suburb of Ano Liosia came under attack from a large group armed with stones and wooden sticks, authorities said.
Authorities said assault rifles had been recovered as investigators examine possible links to additional robberies
A large-scale police operation involving drones and special units targeted illegal activity in western Athens, resulting in arrests, traffic violations, and the removal of illegal power connections
A police officer has been arrested and an internal investigation launched after a patrol car struck a young student outside a primary school, leaving her seriously injured but out of immediate danger