Police Brutality
Crime
At Least 20 Greek Police Officers Arrested in Citizenship Racket
Greek police have identified at least 30 officers who are implicated in an illegal citizenship racket, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Following a months-long investigation, the officers are said to have provided foreign nationals with illegal citizenship papers and identification...
Crime
Citizen Sues Greek Authorities for Police Brutality and Torture After Arrest
Police brutality is coming to the fore again in Greece as a Greek citizen filed a lawsuit on Friday against the police anti-terrorism unit.
Crime
Greek Policeman Tortures Love Rival
Charges filed against a Greek policeman who bit, beat, stripped, handcuffed and abandoned a man in an uninhabited area in central Greece.
Crime
Remembering the Murder of George Floyd One Year Later
The murder of George Floyd by police officer Derek Chauvin in Minneapolis one year ago today sent shock waves around the world.
Crime
Greek Police Receive Bodycams After Brutality Incident in Athens
Athens police have now been assigned bodycams after their use of batons on protestors at a demonstration over Covid-19 restrictions.
Greece
Greek PM Mitsotakis Decries Influence of Social Media After Police Videos
Greek Prime Minister Mitsotakis decried the influence of social media, especially with the youth, saying it was “bad for our democracy.”
Greece
Athens Riot: Suspect in Attack on Police Officer Arrested
Police have arrested a suspect over the brutal attack at a police officer during the riot in the Athens suburb of Nea Smyrni on Tuesday evening.
Greek News
Senseless Violence in Athens Condemned by Greek Politicians
Greek political parties condemned the senseless violence that broke out in Athens which resulted in a serious injury to a police officer.
Greece
Violent Clashes Break Out Between Police and Protesters in Athens
A massive demonstration of nearly 6,000 people against police brutality has resulted in violent clashes between police and protesters.
Greece
Video Shows Greek Police Beating Up Citizens Defying Lockdown in Athens
Greek police was accused of brutality when officers in Athens attacked an apparently peaceful protestor with batons.