Montenegro recorded 26 traffic accidents in the past 24 hours, resulting in four serious and four minor injuries, according to the Police Directorate's Operational-Communication Center.

Amir Barati, 39, has been arrested in Montenegro in a joint operation by the Montenegrin Police Directorate and the FBI, on charges of causing $3.4 billion in damages to US infrastructure through hacking attacks.

Nemanja Đuran, the former head of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP), has been released to defend himself from freedom.

The former deputy head of the Serbian Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) has been arrested. The arrest was confirmed by the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office (VJT).

The Spanish Ambassador, Gabriel Cremades Ventura, visited the General Directorate of the Albanian State Police, meeting with its General Director, Skënder Hita.

Members of the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP), including the Criminal Intelligence Service, SBPOK, and the Department for Special Actions of the Criminal Police Directorate, in cooperation with the Police Administration in Niš, arrested a man following the seizure of weapons in the city.

Boris Anev, a 47-year-old man from Kazanlak, Bulgaria, has been reported missing since June 16. The regional police directorate in Stara Zagora has launched a search operation at the request of his relatives.

Nikšić police have arrested one person, while criminal charges will be filed against another for drug abuse, the Police Directorate (UP) announced.

The Oslo police have developed and are now testing drones equipped with electroshock weapons in operational contexts, as confirmed by the Norwegian Police Directorate.

Montenegro's Protector of Human Rights and Freedoms found that the Police Directorate violated a police officer’s rights by reassigning him to a different unit by phone, without a formal decision or clear employment status.

Two police officers from the Belgrade Police Directorate, B. M. (41) and N. K. (36), have been questioned by the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade on suspicion of enabling a citizen to acquire firearms.

The General Regional Police Directorate of Central Macedonia informs about attempts to defraud citizens in the city of Katerini with a post on social media.

The Serbian government adopted changes to the systematization of jobs within the Ministry of Internal Affairs, elevating the existing Anti-Corruption Department to a Service for Combating Corruption within the Criminal Police Directorate.

An anti-drug operation conducted by the Korçë Local Police Directorate in the village of Lumalas resulted in the arrest of a person suspected of distributing narcotics, with over 12 doses of cocaine seized.

An eight-hour traffic closure is scheduled until 4:00 PM on a section of the Thessaloniki-Edessa National Road due to temporary traffic regulations, as announced by the Thessaloniki Traffic Police Directorate.

The Police Directorate in Montenegro has issued a warning to citizens about a new wave of internet scams being carried out via SMS and other messaging systems.

The Police Directorate announced a ban on the Spasovdan concert, featuring Baja Mali Knindža, scheduled for May 21st in Pljevlja, citing security risks as the reason.

The Police Directorate announced that claims circulating in the media and social networks regarding an alleged gathering of men and violence in a private facility in Bistrica, Bijelo Polje, have not yet been confirmed. An investigation into the allegations is currently ongoing.

Police investigations into armed robberies are underway in Greece, with authorities having detained eight individuals, including two women, at the Attica General Police Directorate.

Montenegro's Administrative Court has overturned the Police Directorate's decision to ban a protest by transporters at border crossings, ruling that the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) did not provide sufficient reasons for the restriction.

Around 300 passports disappeared in the mail in Norway last year, yet the Police Directorate maintains that postal delivery remains a 'predictable and secure delivery method'.

An 89-year-old man is scheduled to appear before a prosecutor at the General Police Directorate of Attica, with details emerging about his journey to Patras and the unguarded Court of First Instance.

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), which operates within the Police Directorate as the Sector for Financial Intelligence Affairs, during 2025.

A man who had earlier escaped from the Hellenic Police's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has been re-arrested. He was initially apprehended on charges of domestic violence.

Police officers Bojanić and Đurišić in Montenegro are suspected of misusing official information, prompting the Police Directorate to announce internal procedures against them.

The head of Serbia's Traffic Police Directorate announced that 81 people died in traffic accidents during the first three months of 2026. This figure represents 21 fewer fatalities compared to the same period in 2025.

Guests on the show "Impression of the Week" questioned why the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office (VJT) and the Third Department of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) have remained silent for ten days regarding a student's death at the University of Belgrade. This silence is seen as creating space for manipulation and public disturbance, and exploiting a tragedy for political gain.

Members of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) entered the Faculty of Philosophy building in Belgrade and, under orders from the Higher Public Prosecutor's Office, removed archives of minutes from student plenums.

Traffic police in the General Regional Police Directorate of Central Macedonia issued a total of 962 violations of the Road Traffic Code during checks conducted on the eve and day of the March 25th national anniversary.

The Slovenian Police Union has alerted the Ministry of Interior and the General Police Directorate that disruptions in fuel supply are affecting police work, urging immediate organizational and logistical measures.

Marko Kričak, the new head of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP), has reportedly begun his tenure by tackling one of the most complex tasks facing the UKP, involving 'dangerous students' and his own perceived vulnerability.

The Democratic Party (DS) questioned whether Marko Kričak is capable of leading the Criminal Police Directorate if his safety is deemed compromised by student stickers and posters.

A collision between two passenger cars this morning in Ilica, Zagreb, halted eastbound traffic. The accident occurred near the Police Directorate in Kustošija, with initial reports indicating no serious injuries.

Luka Pešić, a Mechanical Engineering student in Belgrade, announced on social media that UKP (Criminal Police Directorate) officers raided his home this morning for a search, stating he believes they consider him a 'serious criminal'.

Human Rights Action (HRA) has called on the Police Directorate to abandon the prosecution of Knežević, stating that public officials must tolerate criticism, referencing a European Court of Human Rights ruling that calling a politician an 'idiot' can be permissible in political debate.

A 48-year-old Sudanese man was arrested after threatening to blow himself up at the General Police Directorate of Attica (GADA) in Athens, leading to a controlled explosion by the bomb disposal unit.

The police directorate has warned citizens about a rise in scams where unknown individuals falsely represent themselves as bankers, promising to return lost money or pay out 'forgotten earnings' from cryptocurrency investments.

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Before he was prematurely retired, former head of the Criminal Police Directorate Ninoslav Cmolić tried to influence the investigation into Dalibor's death.

Members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Criminal Police Directorate, Crime Suppression Service, Department for Suppression of Economic Crime

A scandal, dubbed 'Rally Affair,' is shaking Bor, Serbia, as reports emerge that the Criminal Police Directorate has ignored a prosecutor's order to arrest Mayor Aleksandar Milikić for two and a half months, leading to opposition claims of a 'coup d'état.'

A Greek police officer serving in the Ilia Police Directorate has been jailed for domestic violence against his wife and child, with reports indicating he assaulted her even during pregnancy.

Dejan Petar Zlatanović, editor-in-chief of Srbin.info, stated that he was interrogated for over an hour by the Criminal Police Directorate regarding his reporting on March 15.

Several new leaders have been appointed within the Albanian State Police, including Ardrit Elmazi as Director of the Kukës Local Police Directorate and Dashamir Spaho in a new role.

Montenegro's Ministry of Internal Affairs has announced a public call for the recruitment of 500 police officers to join the Police Directorate, in line with recent amendments to the Law on Internal Affairs.

Police in Kragujevac, in cooperation with the Criminal Police Directorate, arrested a 41-year-old man from Aranđelovac on suspicion of drug trafficking, seizing 35,000 euros, cocaine, heroin, and a vehicle believed to be acquired through drug sales.

A symbolic protest demonstration is scheduled to take place on Wednesday in front of the Athens General Police Directorate (GADA), with participants raising numerous questions for the government.

The Traffic Police Directorate of the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs has appealed to all road users to respect regulations and exercise additional caution due to the start of the summer holiday season.

An independent investigation has been launched by the Košice Regional Police Directorate and the Office of Inspection Service into a police operation in Slovakia's Gelnica district. A 21-year-old wanted man was injured during an escape attempt during the Friday action.

Montenegro's Police Director Lazar Šćepanović stated that the Police Directorate has not received a response from Serbian authorities regarding 87 Serbian citizens returned from Tivat airport, in response to questions about their potential involvement in extinguishing fires.

Police, in cooperation with the Border Police Directorate, seized approximately one million psychoactive pills at the Šid border crossing and arrested a suspect.

Montenegro's Police Directorate issued a warning about the increasing misuse of AI-generated content for identity theft of public figures, online fraud, and the spread of disinformation, noting that forensic analyses often provide only a probability assessment of content manipulation.

The Tirana Local Police Directorate has issued an official statement regarding a fire that engulfed parts of its building this afternoon, clarifying the exact location of the blaze and the time of the incident.

Montenegro's Ministry of Interior (MUP) and Police Directorate (UP) have accused the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (ASK) of exceeding its legal powers and disregarding the country's legal system.

Nemanja Đuran, the former head of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP), was dismissed from his position. This occurred just two days before he was scheduled to testify in a hearing related to the arrest of Veselin Milić.

Montenegro's Police Directorate announced increased police forces during the holidays to ensure smooth traffic, prevent crimes, and maintain personal and property safety for citizens and tourists.

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade questioned the former head of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) as a citizen to gather information regarding the 'Senjak' case.

Ilija Racić has been appointed as the new head of the Analytics Directorate within the Police Directorate. The Ministry of Interior announced his new role as the chief analyst.

Ivica Ivković has been reappointed as the Head of the Police Directorate in Serbia, marking his return to the leadership role.

Members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Belgrade Police Directorate, and Criminal Police Directorate, in cooperation with the Third Basic Public Prosecutor's Office, have arrested individuals in Belgrade for fraud, where they allegedly took 25,000 euros for purported emergency operations.

A prisoner was discovered dead within the facilities of the General Police Directorate of Attica (GADA). Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

The 89-year-old who caused panic with shots at EFKA and the Court of First Instance, resulting in five people being injured, left the Patras Police Directorate in extreme secrecy.

The Police Directorate of Montenegro stated that citizens have no reason for concern regarding potential terrorism threats, affirming continuous efforts to mitigate risks.

VG reports that neither the Norwegian Police Directorate, Kripos, the Police University College, nor several police districts have available statistics on assault rapes, making it more difficult for victims to come forward.

Montenegro recorded 21 traffic accidents and one fatality in the last 24 hours, with three people seriously injured and nine lightly injured, according to the Police Directorate's Operational-Communication Center.

Montenegro's Police Directorate announced that citizens voluntarily surrendered 69 pieces of weapons and over 800 rounds of ammunition across various municipalities in March.

Director Goran Marković commented on the police raid by the UKP (Criminal Police Directorate) on the Rectorate, stating that what was extorted, paid for, and forced people to vote for is not love but pornography.

The Attica Traffic Police Directorate is continuing its zero-tolerance policy on drunk driving by conducting intensive alcohol breath tests in Athens neighborhoods, including a large checkpoint in Pagrati with four control points.

The Border Police Directorate of Serbia's Ministry of Internal Affairs, in coordination with Hungarian border authorities, has agreed to extend the working hours of certain border crossings between the two countries.

General Dragan Vasiljević, Chief of the Criminal Police Directorate Marko Kričak, and Chief of the Technical Directorate Goran Colić met today with Martina Link, Vice President of the German Federal Criminal Police (BKA), and other senior officials.

Tirana Local Police Directorate services concluded another phase of the 'Catch' operation, arresting three wanted individuals accused of drug-related crimes and severe theft.

A student who was detained for questioning in connection with Marko Kričak, head of the Criminal Police Directorate, has been released.

Luka Pešić, a student at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering in Belgrade, was detained by members of the Criminal Police Directorate and taken to SIV 1, according to reports from students.

A police officer in Pernik, Bulgaria, was injured during a high-speed chase and arrest of a drunk driver in the Iztochni district, according to the regional police directorate.

The Montenegrin Police Directorate has acquired 19 new specialized vehicles, all equipped to comply with human rights standards, including CPT standards, ensuring adequate working conditions for officers and humane treatment of detainees.

A Sudanese man arrested outside the Athens General Police Directorate claims he found the grenades in a container in a grove near the Acropolis while searching for items to buy drugs.

A man of African origin is threatening to detonate explosives outside the General Police Directorate of Attica (GADA) in Athens, holding a bag he claims contains explosives. Traffic has been disrupted on Alexandras Avenue.

The Croatian Police Directorate warned citizens about increasing scams where unknown individuals falsely represent themselves, promising returns on lost money or 'forgotten earnings' from cryptocurrency investments.

Tensions arose between protesters and police officers who formed a barrier to prevent citizens from reaching the Police Directorate. Protesters moved to the State Police headquarters after 30 minutes in front of the Prime Minister's Office.

Montenegro's Police Directorate has assured that it has sufficient personnel and vehicles to protect high-profile guests, committing all necessary capacities to ensure smooth event realization and the safety of protected individuals.

An inmate was severely injured and hospitalized after being brutally beaten in the detention cells of the Ilia Police Directorate. The victim, Kostas Lazarakis, alleges he was violently assaulted by fellow detainees for 15 minutes.

Srđan Milivojević, president of the DS, has filed a criminal complaint against Milorad Topalović, head of the Anti-Corruption Department of the Criminal Police Directorate, and other unknown individuals.

The Police Directorate and the National Security Agency of Montenegro have deemed it inappropriate to publish information allegedly conveyed verbally to Mr. Vraneš, stating that his claims were inaccurate and unverified.

Olenik stated that his upcoming interview with the UKP is a 'political procedure from the beginning.' He made this comment ahead of his discussion with the Criminal Police Directorate.

The Coalition for Media Freedom called on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Criminal Police Directorate to explain the summoning of a Beta news agency editor, viewing it as an attempt to intimidate journalists.

The Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) has dismissed claims made by the editor of the Beta news agency regarding a call from the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) as "malicious and inaccurate."

All police districts in Norway are experiencing technical problems, resulting in the police log system being down. The Police Directorate is working to resolve the issue.

Bečić and Interior Minister Danilo Šaranović attended a collegium of the Police Directorate, where Bečić praised the successful security arrangements for the EU-Western Balkans Summit as historic.

Alexandros Giotopoulos was transferred to the Piraeus Appeals Prosecutor's Office after spending the night at GADA. Video footage captured his departure from the General Police Directorate of Attica.

Maribor criminal investigators have concluded an investigation into alleged business fraud, where a company director from the Maribor Police Directorate area reportedly defrauded a Ljubljana company of nearly 800,000 euros by using forged documents to secure a leasing agreement for a work machine.

A 28-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to his thigh in Southern Burgenland, Austria, according to the provincial police directorate.

Twenty-one police officers are competing today for vacant leadership positions in the police directorates of Durrës, Lezhë, Fier, and Kukës districts in Albania.

As part of a new systematization within Serbia's Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Criminal Police Directorate has established two new departments: the Department for Secret Surveillance and the Department for Special Actions.

A fire broke out at the Tirana Police Directorate, causing alarm among staff. The cause of the blaze has been identified, and details regarding its origin have been revealed.

Montenegro's Ministry of Interior (MUP) and Police Directorate (UP) have responded to an opinion from the Agency for Prevention of Corruption (ASK), stating that it reopens the possibility of challenging police reform.

The Serious Crimes Sector in Vlorë Police Directorate arrested two individuals suspected of kidnapping and assaulting a person over a debt dispute, an incident that occurred last night in Vlorë.

The Montenegrin Police Directorate announced that its activities during the upcoming holiday period will primarily focus on controlling reckless drivers and penalizing traffic offenders to ensure public safety on the roads.

Chania's Police Directorate announced a 61.9% reduction in traffic accidents during the first four months of 2026, attributed to a special operational plan for prevention.

A suspicious object was discovered near the Attica General Police Directorate (GADA) on Alexandras Avenue in Athens, leading to traffic disruptions and road closures as authorities investigated.

Police arrested two individuals on suspicion of narcotics misuse. The arrests were made by the Police Directorate (UP).

Members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, in cooperation with the Border Police Directorate, arrested a person at the Bačka Palanka border crossing after finding 3,990 packs of cigarettes.

A special police operation by the Western Attica Police Directorate in settlements of Acharnes on Wednesday morning resulted in five arrests related to illegal activities, including weapons possession and electricity theft.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP) and the Border Police Directorate are reminding citizens to use alternative border crossings to avoid long delays, as new EU procedures for entry began on April 10, 2026.

Forty Special Guards have received deployment orders to Crete for one month to reinforce the increased needs of the Chania Police Directorate.

Colonel Dragana Trajković has been appointed as the new head of the Administrative Affairs Directorate within the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs' Police Directorate.

Two students have provided statements to the Serbian Criminal Police Directorate regarding the death of a female student who fell from the fifth floor of the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade, after their names were previously published by the Informer newspaper.

The Attica Traffic Police Directorate conducted targeted checks on trucks in the first quarter of the year, recording over 5,500 violations out of 25,000 inspections, aimed at improving road safety.

The raid by the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) on the Rectorate of the University of Belgrade has drawn strong criticism, with the Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry calling it a continuation of attacks on the University and opponents arguing it proves the authorities' intent to destroy the institution and are willing to use force and abuse police powers to do so.

The investigation into Marko Kričak, Head of the Criminal Police Directorate in Serbia, regarding allegations of threatening a student with rape, has stalled, even as he represents the Ministry of Interior across Europe.

A commemorative event was held at the Attica General Police Directorate (GADA) to celebrate the National Anniversary of March 25, 1821, with History Professor Maria Efthymiou as the keynote speaker.

Marko Kričak, Head of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP), and Radoslav Repac, Head of the Gendarmerie, were present at a large Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) rally held in the Belgrade Arena on Saturday afternoon.

At least two students have been questioned in Serbia regarding stickers that allegedly threaten the safety of Marko Kričak, head of the Criminal Police Directorate, with sources suggesting the arrests are a 'smokescreen'.

The Democratic Party in Serbia has questioned whether Marko Kričak is competent to lead the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) if he is reportedly threatened by student stickers, following a student's summoning for questioning.

Plainclothes police searched the home of a Belgrade University student known for posting videos of police at protests over the past 18 months, following an earlier report of a raid by the Criminal Police Directorate.

Details have been released regarding a domestic incident that occurred on Sunday in the Chalandri area, leading to the arrest of a mother. The Athens General Police Directorate provided information following an online report.

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Attica has seen a significant 27% reduction in fatal traffic accidents during the first six months after the full implementation of the new Road Traffic Code, according to data from the Attica Traffic Police Directorate.

The State Police Directorate in Austria has admitted errors during a hearing before the Administrative Court regarding the Peršmanhof incident, prompting calls for an apology.

Police in Nikšić released ten residents of Zagrad and Oblatno who had blocked the removal of stone from a former mine, according to the Police Directorate.

Prva banka Crne Gore (First Bank of Montenegro) has strongly condemned an 'unjustified action' by the Police Directorate against its property and clients, describing disturbing scenes witnessed by the public.

Ninoslav Cmolić, former head of the Criminal Police Directorate, is accused of attempting to influence the investigation into the murder of Dalibor Dragijević during the search for Danka Ilić in Bor.

A high-ranking police officer in Styria, Austria, is under investigation for allegedly bullying a female officer for years. The provincial police directorate is reviewing the accusations.

Nova.rs reports that the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) allegedly refused to arrest Aleksandar Milikić, an SNS official, and other Bor city officials suspected of corruption.