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Greece
18-Year-Old Claims Innocence in 'Anonymous' Hacking Case
While the Greek police are accusing three high school students of launching a cyber-attack against the Ministry of Defense, an 18-year-old suspect detained claims to have nothing to do with the Anonymous hacking group or the website attack.
“I have...
Greece
Libyan Embassy in Athens Hands Over Αrsenal to Greek Police
ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Greek police say Libyan embassy officials in Athens have handed over a large weapons and explosives cache, following instructions from the Libyan government.
A police statement says the cache included 30 handguns, two submachineguns, 15 kilograms...
Greece
Three Members of "Anonymous" Arrested By Greek Police
Athens, Greece (AP) - Greek police say they have arrested an Athens schoolboy and identified two more suspected of a computer hacking attack on the Justice Ministry website this month.
A police statement says the three claim to be part...
Greece
Police Publish Names, Photos of Five Alleged Rioters
Greek police have published the names and photos of five men allegedly involved in rioting in Athens on Feb. 12, the first time they have identified people involved in violence at public protests.
The men, aged 18 to 39, include...
Greece
Police Fire Teargas at Protesters in Athens
Greek riot police have fired tear gas at hundreds of anti–austerity protesters who tried to break a cordon outside Parliament.
No arrests or injuries were reported after Tuesday's clashes, during a demonstration by Greece's two biggest labor unions against new...
Greece
Police Arrest Village Priest, Church Elder, Over Chancel Treasure Big
Police in northern Greece have arrested a village priest and a church elder for allegedly digging for treasure around the altar in the church.
A police statement on Friday says villagers complained of loud drilling noises late yesterday from the...
Economy
Police Arrest Woman for EU48 Million in Unpaid Taxes
Police arrested a 35-year-old woman in Thessaloniki, for non- payment of taxes amounting to 48 million euros, in an effort to clamp down on tax evasion.
The woman operated a clothing company between 2006 and 2010, according to a statement...
Europe
Police Prevent CSKA Sofia Fans From Crossing Border to Watch CSKA – Iraklis Match
According to Focus News Agency, fans of CSKA Sofia protested maltreatment by the Greek police after not being allowed to cross the Greek-Bulgarian borders in order to watch the volleyball game between Iraklis and CSKA in Thessaloniki on January...
Greece
Εx-Minister Rams Car Into Police During Traffic Check and Avoids Arrest
A former Greek minister avoided arrest late Saturday after ramming his car into a policeman during a traffic stop, a police source and other reports stated on Sunday, cited by AFP.
Kimon Koulouris, 71, had been pulled over after running...
Greece
Crisis-Hit Greece Can't Afford Protest Violence Cost says Athens Mayor
A bitter debate has reopened in crisis-hit Greece about the cost of violent demonstrations on the country's battered capital and the risks they pose to the nation's critically important tourism industry.
A senior tourism official has expressed amazement that the...