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November 17 Killer Seeks New Prison Leave

Convicted November 17 terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas -- currently serving a number of life sentences for crimes including murder -- is to ask for new prison leave, only months after his first two-day release sparked anger from victims’ families. Koufodinas, convicted...

Greek Minister Vows to Increase Police Presence in the Streets

The Citizen Protection Ministry wants to increase police presence in the streets to better protect citizens, Minister Nikos Toskas said in an interview with Saturday's "Ta Nea", adding that an effort is being made to lower the crime rate...

Koufodinas: Third November 17 Member Granted Prison Leave

Dimitris Koufodinas is the third imprisoned November 17 member granted furlough, after Christodoulos Xeros and Vassilis Tzortzatos, with the latter leaving often on  educational leave. Xeros, however, violated his 7th furlough when he left prison never to return in 2015....

U.S. State Department Condemns Greek Terrorist Prison Leave

The United States Department of State on Thursday expressed dissatisfaction over the 48-hour furlough given to convicted Greek terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas. U.S. State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert issued a statement saying that what happened in Greece generated concern to American...

Son of House Speaker Among Those Embracing Nov. 17 Terrorist on Furlough

(Giorgos Voutsis-Vogiatzis in middle with cap and sunglasses) Giorgos Voutsis-Vogiatzis; son of President of the Greek Parliament Nikos Voutsis, was among the supporters of convicted terrorist Dimitris Koufodinas who were waiting for him outside Korydallos Prison when he got a...

American Ambassador to Greece Chastises Koufodinas Prison Furlough

US Ambassador to Athens, Jeffrey Pyatt has added his voice of dissent to those of the Greek opposition parties, against the 48-hour prison furlough issued to convicted 17 November terrorist, Dimitris Koufodinas. "I add my voice to those from across...

Greek Justice Ministry Calls on Imprisoned Hunger Strikers to End the Strike

The Greek Justice ministry called on the hunger strikers who are serving sentences for terrorism-related crimes to stop their protest and asked their doctors to respect their choice not to eat but to intervene immediately in an emergency. "Doctors in...