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Greek News
State Department Report Criticizes Greece’s Record on Human Rights
There were “no significant changes” in the human rights situation in Greece over the past year, the US State Department said in its annual report which includes, however, a list of issues about the treatment of migrants, police, and...
Animals
Mountain Lion Spotted Roaming California City, Killed by Vehicle
Residents of Oceanside, California were both fascinated and alarmed this week after a mountain lion was spotted roaming the streets of the coastal city's downtown area.
However, the urban adventure ended in tragedy days later when the big cat was...
Greek News
Homophobic Attack Days After Greece’s First Gay Marriage Sparks Outrage
Α homophobic attack took place in the heart of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, Saturday night. The incident began around 10:30 pm in the city's central Aristotelous (Aristotle) Square when a group of people verbally harassed two 21-year-old non-binary --as...
Ancient Greece
The Police in Ancient Greece
While ancient Greece didn't have a police force in the same way we think of them today, they did have systems for maintaining order and enforcing laws.
The term "police" used by modern states to describe the body enforcing the...
Education
Clashes Break Out as Greek Students Protest Plan for Private Universities
A student rally in central Athens against the plan for private universities erupted into violence on Thursday, and protesters clashed with police.
Skirmishes began in front of Parliament on Syntagma Square as protesters tried to breach the security cordon and...
Crime
Greek Policeman Severely Injured by Hooligans at Athens Volleyball Match
Greek hooligans attacked the riot police outside an Athens volleyball arena on Thursday evening causing severe injuries to an officer who is fighting for his life.
State ERT television said a flare shot by a hooligan severed a thigh artery...
Crime
Terrorist Attack in Ankara, Turkey Leaves Two Injured
A terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey has left two policemen injured. Two terrorists detonated a device in Kizilay, a business area of Ankara. One of the offenders blew himself up, while the other was neutralized, according to Turkey's Interior...
Crime
Six People Shot Dead Near Athens in Mafia-Style Execution
Six individuals were shot dead in a coastal town near Athens, according to Greek police reports on Monday. Greek public television ERT suggested the incident may be related to a conflict between organized criminal factions.
All the victims, identified as...
Crime
Two Killed in Mafia Style Execution at Athens Café
Two Albanian men, aged 41 and 44 years old, were shot dead in an execution-style killing by an unknown person late on Sunday at a café in the Athens district of Nea Smyrni.
A 31-year-old woman sitting at a nearby...
Crime
Roma Teen Shot by Greek Police in Thessaloniki Last Week Dies
The 16-year-old Roma who was shot by Greek police last Monday in Thessaloniki sparking nationwide protests died on Tuesday morning, the hospital announced.
Kostas Fragoulis was hospitalized at the Hippocrates Hospital of Thessaloniki and remained in critical condition with a...