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Greek Police Arrest Xeros' Associate

Another one of Christodoulos Xeros’ associates was arrested on Wednesday, January 21 by officers of the Greek Anti-terrorist Unit in Glyfada, Athens. A warrant for his arrest had been issued by the Greek magistrate, on the charges of belonging...

Greek and Albanian Police Arrest Fugitive Ilir Koupa

After continuous and close cooperation over the past few months between the Greek and Albanian police authorities, Albanian fugitive Ilir Koupa was arrested earlier on Saturday in Albania. The Greek police’s Ilir Koupa task force, which was set up after the escape of...

Maximum Security Prison at Domokos Poorly Thought Out

Τhe escape of Christodoulos Xeros last week has led to Justice Minister, Charalambos Athanassiou announcing the creation of a maximum security prison within 100 days, for housing those convicted on terrorism charges as well as other serious criminal offenses. The new prison is...

Greek police Fear Further Terrorist Attacks

Greek police are concerned about the potential for further attacks similar to that carried out against the German Ambassador's residence last Monday. It is also reported that members of the Greek Special Anti Terrorist Unit (EKAM) will be placed...

Man Commits Suicide in Thessaloniki to Avoid Arrest

A businessman ended his life in the center of Thessaloniki. The 56-year-old shot himself in the apartment in which he lived at 5 Georgiou Charalambous Street. Earlier in the day police had gone to his home with a warrant for...

Medical Report Shows Grevena Prisoners Beaten

A doctor’s report shows that 28 inmates in the Grevena prison in northern Greece suffered signs of beating while in custody. They said they were attacked by officers from the Special Anti-Terrorist Unit (EKAM) while in their cells during...