Authorities say at least two more people may have assisted in placing the bomb that triggered the violent feud between two families in the Cretan village of Vorízia
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.
Greek police detained four suspects in northern Greece as they probe the execution-style killing of Giannis Lalas, who had been acquitted in the high-profile murder of crime journalist Giorgos Karaivaz
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
In the wake of a deadly shooting in Crete that left two people dead, Greece’s minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, called for tighter limits on gun ownership and condemned the island’s lingering tradition of vendettas, which he described as “a crime of the worst kind.” Speaking on MEGA TV, Plevris said that any […]
The car was later located nearby in the Dafni district of south-central Athens. At least four suspects were seen inside the fleeing vehicle
Police said the loot from more than 1,000 instances exceeds 7.6 million euros; suspects would pose at power company technicians, accountants and municipal workers
Greek police have arrested 30 members of a major fraud ring accused of impersonating electricity company employees to scam citizens across Attica and Corinthia, with some suspects allegedly coordinating operations from inside prison cells
The mother of a 27-year-old man who was found burned in his car has died of a heart attack, overwhelmed by grief, as authorities continue investigating the meticulously planned murder that involved abduction, torture, and arson
Greek police have arrested a 23-year-old man, nephew of the late Fanouris Kargakis, accused of planting the bomb that led to a deadly explosion in the Cretan village of Vorizia. He denies involvement, as investigators probe military-grade explosives and hidden weapons
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
Students return to school in Vorizia following the November 1 massacre, while two more suspects from the incident are remanded in custody. Psychologists and social workers support the school community during this difficult period
As life slowly returns to normal in the Cretan village of Voriza after a deadly shootout, schools reopen under tight security while psychologists assist the community. Relatives of one victim testify as new evidence and photos shed light on the violent clash.
The Greek Prime Minister highlighted what he called “a historic 48 hours” that showcased Greece’s transformation into a key regional energy hub.
Police are examining whether the case could be linked to the murder of 42-year-old businessman Giannis Lalas.
After a deadly clash in the Cretan village of Vorizia, a local elder says the only way to stop the cycle of revenge is a marriage-based reconciliation — and calls for a permanent police presence amid claims that weapons are being brought onto the island
Greece plans to curb gun violence in Crete with permanent 'Greek FBI-style units', stricter firearm laws, and tracking of family feuds, following deadly shootings in Vorizia and rising concerns over local organized crime
Following a deadly feud in Crete, the government is set to announce stricter gun ownership and licensing measures. A new division of the Organized Crime Directorate—described as a “Greek FBI”—will also be permanently based on the island
Two injured suspects from the fatal shootout in the Cretan village of Vorizia have been taken into custody, while a new video reportedly shows weapons being removed from the scene. Investigators are still searching for the firearms used.
As police hunt for the missing weapons from the deadly Vorizia shootout, new testimony and video evidence point to the victim’s brother-in-law as a key suspect, while critical statements from the injured are expected to shape the case.