Greek Police, accompanied by a prosecutor, conducted a pre-dawn raid at the occupied Evangelismos Building in Heraklion, Crete, resulting in six arrests and four detentions. The building, owned by the University of Crete as a result of endowment, had been occupied by so-called anti-state and anti-authoritarian activists.

The police operation involved multiple entry points, including the front door, central entrance, and a gym window on the first floor. Officers from several units secured the area and its surroundings, including the nearby Theotokopoulos Park.

Details of the Arrests

Authorities identified four men and two women, aged 26 to 33, all Greek nationals, as allegedly responsible for the incident involving Voridis, a former government minister and current New Democracy MP.

During the raid, police reportedly recovered batons, fire extinguishers, and helmets inside the building. While some protesters shouted slogans against the intervention, no major violent incidents occurred.

Background

The raid follows a recent incident in which Voridis was “egged” while dining with his family and friends near the occupied building. Earlier in April 2025, police had also cleared the same site, but activists reoccupied it shortly afterward, prompting the latest operation

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