During a special operation over the weekend, Greek authorities recorded 135 violations by electric scooter riders, primarily for not wearing helmets and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Traffic police in Greece are reportedly targeting a specific category of repeat offenders who exploit a special code '121' on their driving licenses, with fines of 500 euros at risk.

Greek authorities are implementing stricter rules for beaches to protect previously untouched coastal areas from the impact of increasing tourist numbers.

Greek authorities arrested a 57-year-old Dutch man on charges of inadequate supervision of a minor after he left a child alone in a car on Evelpidon Street. The incident occurred shortly after 12:30 PM when police intervened.

Greek police in Thessaloniki have arrested a 20-year-old mother and a 48-year-old man in connection with a peculiar case involving a baby and the alleged alteration of family status.

Recent operations by Greek authorities, leading to the seizure of hundreds of luxury vehicles worth millions of euros across the country, have garnered significant international attention and public reaction.

The Portuguese Maritime Authority intercepted 35 "irregular" migrants, including two women, on a Greek island and transferred them to Gavdos port, where they were handed over to Greek authorities.

Greek authorities in Athens have dismantled a large-scale raw cannabis trafficking ring. The operation stemmed from the surveillance of a Turkish fugitive, wanted by Interpol for an unrelated case.

Greek authorities are testing new "walls" and systems to improve road safety at pedestrian crossings, which are often ignored by drivers. The initiative aims to reduce accidents and save lives.

Tommy Olsen is suspected by Greek authorities of human smuggling and espionage, who seek his extradition, while he hopes to remain in Tromsø, Norway.

Amid a rise in electronic transactions, Greek authorities are clarifying the conditions under which individuals can transport large sums of cash in vehicles and when such amounts may be subject to confiscation, aiming to combat tax evasion.

Greek authorities are preparing to implement a new input-output system and a registry for private fuel stations to effectively combat fuel smuggling across the country.

Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal organization that used shell companies to create fake insurance policies, defrauding the EFKA social security fund of 20 million euros, with models, tiktokers, and reality show participants reportedly involved.

Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal organization that allegedly distributed approximately 240,000 illegal cigarette packs over a year, resulting in an estimated €1 million loss in duties and taxes for the Greek public.

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A man from Tromsø, Norway, has been arrested following an international arrest warrant issued by Greek authorities, who have charged him with human smuggling.

Greek authorities have arrested three Turkish nationals in connection with a shooting incident involving a car in Nea Makri, with a case file opened for attempted murder.

Greek authorities have arrested a Polish citizen on Crete, confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Local media suggest the man was photographing warships at the military base in Souda Bay and is suspected of espionage.

Greek authorities have successfully dismantled a fuel smuggling ring, as reported by eKathimerini.com.

Greek state coffers collected over €360,000 in fines from helmet violations in just one week, as the non-use of helmets has become a priority for the Hellenic Police since last summer.

A Turkish fighter jet and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reportedly violated Greek airspace in the Northeastern Aegean on Sunday, according to Greek authorities.

Greek authorities have launched a large-scale operation targeting cryptocurrency fraud, leading to at least 12 arrests and numerous searches across Crete and other regions.

Greek authorities delivered a significant blow to phone scam operations by locating and raiding a call center in Zeferi, arresting six individuals on the spot.

A 36-year-old Georgian man of Azerbaijani origin has been detained in Athens on suspicion of espionage activities in Souda, Crete, with authorities remaining on high alert for potential targets in Greece.

The Greek Minister of Shipping and Island Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, stated that Greek authorities are on increased operational readiness due to developments in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

A 16-year-old named Laura, located in Berlin, has refused any contact with her parents, a request that German authorities are respecting. She is currently being hosted in a care facility and declined assistance from Greek authorities.

Greek authorities are implementing sweeping checks and imposing hefty fines of up to 2,500 euros per violation for businesses that fail to comply with electronic invoicing regulations, which will become mandatory by year-end.

Greek authorities have dismantled a drug trafficking and storage ring, arresting a 23-year-old who allegedly converted apartments in Rafina and Ilioupoli into storage facilities.

Greek law enforcement, described as the 'Greek FBI,' dealt a blow to international drug trafficking rings by seizing half a ton of skunk cannabis, valued at 1.7 million euros, during an operation at the port of Igoumenitsa.

Greek authorities have lifted most emergency restrictions across the Santorini volcanic complex after scientists confirmed that seismic activity and ground deformation have returned to stable levels, ending more than a year of heightened alert. Previously, restrictions were implemented due to increased geodynamic activity.

An investigation by the Internal Affairs Service in Greece has uncovered a significant drug trafficking network operating both inside and outside a correctional facility. A 30-year-old man has been arrested, and 46 other individuals are implicated in the case.

Greek authorities have finalized 889,036 pre-filled income tax declarations, affecting nearly one million individuals, an increase of over 20% from the previous year.

Greek authorities have seized 229 supercars bearing foreign license plates, highlighting the strict legal framework and significant fines for non-compliance with regulations on such vehicles.

Turkish Cypriot singer Isin Karaca stated in an Instagram video that Greek authorities declared her an undesirable person and denied her entry into the country, reportedly due to a performance in Komotini in 2024.

Greek authorities conducted over 5,700 market and health inspections, resulting in the seizure of 11 tons of unsuitable meat and fines totaling €244,770, a threefold increase compared to the previous year.

The Greek National Organization for Medicines (EOF) has recalled a batch of ALMIRON PROFUTURA 1 infant formula after the company NUMIL HELLAS AE reported cereulide toxin levels exceeding the permitted limit. The affected batch is 111572333 with an expiration date of November 5, 2027.

Greek authorities have busted a Bulgaria-based criminal syndicate that extorted over €600,000 from elderly residents across northern Greece. The scammers used a 'fake tears, real theft' tactic, fabricating horrific family emergencies to defraud their victims.

Greek authorities have tracked down a criminal group responsible for aggravated thefts from electronics stores across various regions of Greece.

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that Greek authorities are in contact with relevant bodies and will exhaust every possibility to ensure the transfer of the Holy Light.

Greek authorities have dismantled an organized economic fraud ring involving 226 individuals, including celebrities, who systematically defrauded the e-EFKA and the Greek state, using nightclubs as a front.

Greek authorities have launched an urgent search for 21-year-old Vassilis Lambrokostopoulos, who has been missing since March 12, with 'The Smile of the Child' organization also involved in the effort.

Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal group that allegedly distributed approximately 240,000 illegal cigarette packs over a year, resulting in two arrests and an estimated 1 million euro loss for the Greek public.

Fraport Greece, in collaboration with various Greek authorities including the Port Authority, Police, Fire Department, and EKAV, conducted a comprehensive large-scale exercise at Skiathos Airport.

Three Turkish nationals arrested for shootings in Nea Makri were brought before the prosecutor and investigator at the Evelpidon courts following a coordinated operation by Greek authorities in Athens and Marathon.

Greek state security services are on heightened alert with emergency measures, as Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis warned of 'potential risks' to the country, announcing fines from 'smart cameras' and a new traffic plan.

Greek authorities have arrested a 58-year-old Polish national on suspicion of espionage near the Souda Bay military base in Crete, after he was allegedly caught photographing sensitive naval activity.

Greek authorities arrested two Greeks and one Albanian for drug trafficking, seizing 219 kg of skunk with an estimated value over 750,000 euros.

In a major police operation against illegal gambling, Greek authorities arrested 36 members of a criminal organization and two clients, uncovering a scheme that generated €16 million where players lost 93% of their bets.

Greek authorities rescued 346 migrants near Crete, amid a recent increase in migrant crossings in the region.

Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal organization that committed phone scams by impersonating DEDDIE employees or accountants, solving 40 cases with an illegal profit exceeding 280,000 euros.

Greek authorities are preparing to issue fines of up to 1,000 euros to thousands of vehicle owners with uninsured cars, with new electronic cross-checks underway to identify non-compliant vehicles.

Greek authorities have arrested a Georgian national on suspicion of espionage at the Souda Naval Base in Crete, a critical NATO and U.S. facility.

Greek authorities announce an increase to the pensions of uniformed officers.

Greek tax authorities (AADE) are intensifying controls on bank deposits held by Greeks, both domestically and abroad, by fully activating an automated system for bank transaction checks and enhancing international cooperation.

Around 30 people are feared dead after a migrant boat capsized off the Greek island of Crete. Greek authorities and the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported the incident.

A criminal network involved in drug and weapons trafficking across Attica, Thessaloniki, and Crete has been dismantled by Greek authorities, leading to eight arrests.

Greek authorities have rescued approximately 40 migrants in waters off the island of Chios.

Authorities in Greece are continuing their investigation into the death of Eleftheria Giakoumaki and the subsequent suicide of a 40-year-old man, with new details emerging about the suspect's plans for the body.

Greek authorities are scrutinizing a video call made by a 66-year-old man to 19-year-old Myrto from her hotel room at 4:02 AM on the night of her death in Kefalonia, as part of the investigation into three individuals remanded in custody.

Tommy Olsen's trial has been postponed as Norwegian police are seeking guarantees from Greek authorities regarding adequate prison conditions should he be extradited to Greece.

Greek authorities have declared Turkish-Cypriot pop singer Işın Karaca persona non grata and barred her entry into the country, nearly two years after she performed a Turkish nationalist anthem at a concert.

The AADE in Greece conducted an extensive operation, seizing 226 luxury supercars with foreign license plates due to serious violations related to their legal circulation and use.

Authorities in Greece have confiscated thousands of fireworks ahead of the Easter celebrations.

Greek food and veterinary authorities conducted more than 1,800 inspections to prevent the mislabeling of products as Greek ahead of the Easter holiday.

Greek authorities have released the school calendar for Easter 2026, detailing when students and teachers will return to classes after the holiday break.

Greek authorities are addressing the immediate need for support for those affected by the bad weather system 'Erminio,' with a parliamentary question raised for damage restoration and compensation.

A new SMS phishing scam is targeting beneficiaries of the Fuel Pass program in Greece, with perpetrators sending misleading messages to steal banking information, prompting warnings from the National Cybersecurity Authority.

Greek economic crime police have dismantled an organized fraud ring targeting the EFKA social security fund, following three named and one anonymous complaint in 2024. The ring was reportedly led by three accountants.

A criminal organization that defrauded Greece's social security fund (EFKA) of millions of euros and committed approximately €11 million in tax evasion through fictitious companies has been uncovered, leading to at least 22 arrests.

Greek authorities have prosecuted renowned art dealer Giorgos Tsagkarakis following an investigation into illegal artworks, with only seven of the seized pieces appearing to be authentic.

Newly released video footage shows a brazen daylight shootout in Nea Makri, Athens, which Greek authorities attribute to an escalating turf war between rival Turkish criminal syndicates.

Greek authorities prevented the trafficking of 60 kilograms of marijuana at the Greek-Albanian border, arresting an 18-year-old Greek national.

Norwegian police have arrested Tromsø resident Tommy Olsen, a boat refugee activist, based on an arrest warrant issued by Greek authorities, with Olsen stating the arrest was unexpected.

A Ukrainian citizen, internationally wanted for involvement in an international human trafficking network to Greece, has been extradited to Greek authorities following a decision by a Chișinău court.

Greek authorities have dismantled an illegal fuel smuggling ring valued at 9 million euros. The operation involved transactions without proper documentation, seemingly legitimate sales, and defrauding buyers.

Greek authorities have dismantled a large and organized network of shell companies involved in systematically smuggling illicit fuel into the market, uncovering €9 million in illegal trade and €2.7 million in evaded taxes after a year-long investigation.

A documentary series is exploring the long and bloody history of the '17 November' terrorist organization in Greece, including the CIA's anger, operational failures, and a violent clash in Sepolia during efforts to apprehend its members.

A C-130 aircraft landed in Elefsina, Greece, repatriating 91 Greek citizens from Abu Dhabi, with evacuees expressing gratitude to Greek authorities.

Greek authorities have issued fines for uninsured vehicles and unpaid road tax, with repeat offenders facing double penalties, license plate removal, and vehicle registration suspension.

Amid developments in the Middle East, drone attacks on Cyprus, and concerns about a new energy crisis, Greek authorities are advising citizens on essential items to have at home during a crisis.

Greek authorities are implementing increased traffic controls, urging people to stay home, as road accidents remain a significant and daily problem across Europe and in Greece.

Greek authorities have dismantled a criminal organization systematically involved in creating fake travel documents to facilitate the illegal entry of migrants into EU countries.

Greek customs authorities, utilizing advanced technology, have seized over a million drug tablets, gold bars, and undeclared cash of various currencies in recent anti-smuggling operations.

A 64-year-old Albanian man is wanted by Greek authorities for allegedly attempting to rape a 25-year-old disabled woman in her family home in Kypseli, Greece.