The Chief of the Hellenic Police, Lieutenant General Dimitrios Mallios, met today, February 6, 2026, at the Hellenic Police Headquarters with the Ambassador of Switzerland to Greece, Mr. Stefan Estermann. During the meeting, the excellent...

Following a relevant Order of the Athens First Instance Prosecutor's Office, the identity details, the photograph, as well as the criminal prosecution brought against a 45-year-old foreign woman, who committed distinguished thefts mainly against people with mobility or...

The service time for citizens, especially those residing abroad, is significantly reduced, while at the same time the security of the passport is enhanced. The Ministry of Citizen Protection and the Hellenic Police Headquarters proceeded with the modernization of the...

The Directorate for Combating Organized Crime arrested a 60-year-old Greek national in the early hours of today, Friday, December 26, 2025, after an arrest warrant was issued against him for manslaughter and arson. As for the timeline of the case, afternoon...

The Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, welcomed the US Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, at the Ministry of Citizen Protection, today, Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The Minister's introductory meeting with the Ambassador, in the presence of the Chief of...

Nine Greek citizens were arrested for recruiting minors to commit criminal acts. The arrests were carried out in the context of targeted simultaneous operations in the camps of Riganokambos - Eglykados, Patras, Piso Sykia, Kato Achaia and in the area of...

During the investigations, among other things, mechanical laboratory equipment was found and seized, as well as a number of fake travel documents. The illegal financial benefit is estimated to exceed the amount of -120.000- euros. This specific case was implemented in...

A local man was even arrested for facilitating the stay of foreigners who lack travel documents. Yesterday afternoon, in the area of ​​Messolonghi, by police officers of the Messolonghi Crime Investigation and Prosecution Department, a...

The Sub-Directorate for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Goods of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime arrested a Greek national in the early hours of yesterday, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, who was in possession of ancient objects and religious...

The operation was implemented under the coordination of Europol and Eurojust with the participation of the Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate and police and judicial authorities from -10- countries. As part of the operation, a 38-year-old foreigner was arrested in our country, as the main...

With the Decisions No. 7512/3/698-a' and 7512/3/699 of 30/10/2025 of the Operations and Crisis Management Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, it was decided to install and operate portable surveillance systems of Presidential Decree 75/2020, by the Directorate...

Drug pills, quantities of heroin and cocaine, a shotgun, 45 cartridges, precision scales, recorders and security cameras were seized. The Narcotics Sub-Directorate of the Organized Crime Countermeasures Directorate carried out, on the 3rd and 4th...

In the context of a large-scale police operation, -10- people, members of the organization, including one of the leading members, were arrested. -25- victims of human trafficking were rescued, who were provided with assistance and protection. -194- arrests were carried out...

Action report and strategy for strengthening security "My presence here symbolizes the decision to apply legality from one end of the country to the other, without any exception. We are here to send a message to everyone that tolerance, which...

The Sub-Directorate for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and Goods of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime arrested a 77-year-old Greek national, accused of violating the legislation for the protection of antiquities and in general...

Today (18/09/2025) at midnight, in the detention area of ​​the Municipal Theater Police Department, a foreign prisoner was found hanged (using his shirt) in the toilet area of ​​the detention facilities. The incident was noticed by a fellow prisoner,...

In this context, -1.702- checks were carried out and -203- violations were confirmed. Additional information leaflets with road safety and traffic education advice were distributed by police officers to parents and school students throughout the country. Targeted checks in school...

In the morning hours of 02-09-2025, in Neo Faliro, police officers from the Sub-Directorate for the Prosecution of Crimes against Life and Property of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime arrested a 46-year-old foreigner, against whom a European Arrest Warrant was pending, who...

-11- people were arrested, of whom -5- were imprisoned in the country's detention facilities. A total of -20- cases were investigated. The financial benefit obtained by the organization exceeds -194.000- euros. From the Sub-Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of Northern...

The Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate has filed a regular procedure case against a domestic and a foreign company, the operator of a website providing gambling services, for violating the legislation regarding the regulation of...

A total of -7- independent cases were formed, of which in one case the autophoric procedure was initiated. Six independent cases of regular procedure and one criminal case of autophoric procedure, for child pornography were formed...

Following the announcement of 28-07-2025, concerning the arrest of individuals in the area of the port of Rhodes and in order to restore reality, the following is clarified: The Hellenic Police acted within the framework of its institutional responsibilities to prevent...

A joint European operation to return Georgian and Pakistani nationals to their countries of origin took place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, with a special charter flight from Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos". In the operation to return foreigners, who...

The targeted operational action of the Directorate for Combating Organized Crime (D.A.O.E.) of the Hellenic Police, focusing on the wider region of Western Attica, is yielding significant results for the dismantling of criminal organizations that engage in...

-7- members of the criminal organization were arrested, including the leader. A criminal case was opened against another -34- people. From the cases that were verified, the Greek State would suffer losses of -121.824- euros for each year from 2025, -20.304- euros for...

A total of -3- people were arrested, of which -2- in our country, while over -35- premises of -39- suspects were searched. The operation took place in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Greece, under the coordination of EUROJUST with the assistance of EUROPOL. They have been identified...

The efforts of the cunning ones to deceive unsuspecting citizens with a new circulating fake - deceptive message using data from the Electronic Crime Prosecution Directorate of the Hellenic Police Headquarters continue. Specifically, the perpetrators...

Complete equipment for hydroponic cannabis cultivation was located (electric lamps, ventilation system, fertilizers, etc.), while, among other things, -136- cannabis seedlings and over -1,4- kilos of raw cannabis were seized. From the Narcotics Sub-Directorate, of...

24 arrests were made. Among other things, more than 4,9 kilograms of raw cannabis, knives, batons, iron fists, pistol cartridges and -30- mobile phones were seized. The Sub-Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of Northern Greece dismantled -2-...

Among other things, figurines, vases and various other pieces of antiquities were seized, as well as a pistol, cartridges and quantities of drugs. The Directorate for Combating Organized Crime arrested yesterday, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in an area of ​​Crete, a total of...

A special ceremony for the receipt of mainly electric vehicles, donated by the PPC Group, took place today, Friday, April 11, 2025, at the former Police Academy, in the presence of the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, the President &...

-6- people, members of the organization, were arrested, as well as one more person for violating the weapons law. During the organization's action, more than 40 drug transactions were identified. Among other things, processed cannabis was seized...

The Chief of the Hellenic Police, Lieutenant General Dimitrios MALLIOS, participated today, 1/4/2025, at the head of a delegation, in the International Conference "Border Security Summit: Organized Immigration Crime", which was held in London, with the participation of Chiefs and...

The Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, presents in his post all the changes, reforms and innovations introduced to the Hellenic Police by the Bill that was passed about a week ago in the Plenary Session of the Parliament. As he emphasizes, among...

The Northern Greece Organized Crime Sub-Directorate arrested a foreigner, against whom a Notice of Intent was pending, in the afternoon of Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Thessaloniki, following the use of information from the National Intelligence Service...

The main axes of the Draft Law of the Ministry of Citizen Protection on the subject of "Reorganization of the structure of the Greek Police and upgrading the training of its uniformed personnel - Modernization of the institution of electronic surveillance of defendants,...

Event of the Ministry of Citizen Protection and the Municipality of Ilios "We must persist... We must not stop being vigilant for a moment to ensure something that, ultimately, is precious. And it is security. The most precious good. If we have security...

The action (OP Talent) took place from January 28 to 30, 2025, with the participation of the Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate. It was implemented with the cooperation of Law Enforcement Authorities from 8 Countries, with the support and coordination of Europol. Arrested...

The statue was located by a 32-year-old man, who handed it over to the Thermaikos Crime Investigation and Prosecution Department. The Northern Greece Organized Crime Countermeasures Sub-Directorate is conducting a preliminary investigation into the case of the discovery of a statue from the Hellenistic period, in...

-7- foreigners were released and -9- members of the criminal organization were arrested. The Sub-Directorate for Combating Organized Crime of Northern Greece organized and implemented an operation yesterday afternoon (13-01-2025), within the framework of which...

A 19.12.2024-year-old foreigner was arrested, today (35), in a local community of the municipality of Kalamata, by police officers of the Kalamata Crime Prosecution and Investigation Sub-Directorate, accused of manslaughter against a 52-year-old citizen. In particular, today (19.12.2024) the...

Investigation by the Directorate of Electronic Crime Prosecution, following the detection of a fake - fabricated article on the internet depicting a public figure allegedly advertising investment platforms Investigation of the Directorate of Electronic Crime Prosecution is...

A foreigner, who was caught in possession of narcotic substances with...

The Hellenic Police received five (5) new vehicles, of the latest technology, which are kindly sponsored by the shipowner Mr. Nikolas Pateras. The delivery of the vehicles took place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the premises of the Hellenic...

Two people were arrested on Wednesday evening, November 6, 2024, by the Narcotics Prosecution Sub-Directorate of the Organized Crime Directorate, who are accused of being members of a transnational criminal group, active in...

Regarding today's gathering of seasonal firefighters outside the Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection, the Headquarters of the Hellenic Police announces the following: Following the completion of a meeting of their delegation with representatives of...

Women and men of the Greek Police, On October 28, 1940, the pendulum of history called the Greek people again, to the familiar rendezvous for the fight for Freedom. Our proud and heroic people have been consistent as always, in a way...

The Ministry of Citizen Protection and the Greek Police attach particular importance to the decisions of independent authorities, such as the Personal Data Protection Authority, with the aim of continuously improving procedures and strengthening the protection of...

Following a recent publication regarding the arrest of three people for dangerous maneuvers and speed races on Vouliagmenis Avenue, the Greek Police points out that checks for dangerous violations have been intensified and offenders are being dealt with...

On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, the Directorate for the Prosecution of Electronic Crime arrested a 25-year-old citizen of Athens, who is accused of vengeful pornography and attempted extortion. A complaint was filed by a man against an unknown...

 Inspector General of the Police of Northern Greece, Lieutenant General Christos Bouloumbasis: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for your presence. We have called you today to present you a great success of the Greek Police, namely...

Regarding a new publication concerning the case of the disappearance of a 28-year-old man in the area of ​​Karditsa, it is pointed out and emphasized again that the Greek Police has been conducting a responsible and thorough investigation from the beginning of the case with the aim of finding the 28-year-old man and...

During the investigations, it was found that he was cultivating hydroponic cannabis in a house in Keratea, while his relative was also arrested. A pistol, cartridges, sports team stickers, a karambit-type knife, paraphernalia for the cultivation of hydroponic cannabis,...

On Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in the area of ​​Attica, a 51-year-old citizen was arrested by the Directorate for the Prosecution of Electronic Crime, who is accused of vindictive pornography and unlawful recording on material of another's non-public act....

Installation and operation of a portable surveillance system of the P.D. 75/2020 by officers of the Sub-Directorate of Special Operational Actions / O.P.K.E. – O.E.D., during the implementation of the operational planning of the Attica Security Directorate, from 06.00 am on Tuesday...

-3- members of the group were arrested, among them the chief From the Mykonos Police Sub-Directorate and the special Actions section of the Attica Security Directorate, a criminal organization was dismantled, which was active in the trafficking of large quantities...

On Friday, July 19, 2024, the Electronic Crime Prosecution Directorate arrested a 25-year-old citizen, against whom a case file was filed for violation of the legislation on intellectual property and on the protection of subscription services, according to...

7 frauds were solved, including the 3 attempts, which took place in the last two months in Pieria, Halkidiki and Karditsa. They were arrested yesterday (July 17, 2024) at noon in the area of ​​Pieria, by police officers of the Katerin Security Sub-Directorate, 2 local men,...

Installation and operation of a portable surveillance system of the P.D. 75/2020 by officers of the Sub-Directorate of Special Operational Actions / O.P.K.E. – O.E.D., during the implementation of the operational planning of the Attica Security Directorate, from 06.00 am on Tuesday...

The Hellenic Police is implementing a plan of special targeted actions with three main directions, with the aim of preventing, deterring and dealing with crime, domestic violence and juvenile delinquency, as well as improving road...

A total of -7- people were arrested by the Anti-Terrorist Service (D.A.E.E.B.) on the basis of relevant warrants, for their -as the case may be- involvement in two different cases of arson, which took place in the center of Athens, on 15-05-2024 in a store and...

Three members of the organization were arrested and more than 21 kilograms of cocaine, a pistol and sums of money were seized. It was dismantled, after a thorough investigation and an organized operation by police officers of the General Affairs Department of the Narcotics Prosecution Sub-Directorate of...

A homicide against a foreigner was solved, which was committed late last night, inside the Ritsona Refugee Accommodation Facility in Evia. Two (2) foreigners - guests of the Facility were brought in and arrested for the case. Two (2) knives were seized and...

The Hellenic Police is implementing a plan of special targeted actions with three main directions, with the aim of preventing, deterring and dealing with crime, domestic violence and juvenile delinquency, as well as improving road...

"Policemen on two-wheelers will patrol the beaches with the aim of fighting petty crime," announced the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, speaking to the MEGA TV Station, to Iordanis Hasapopoulos and Anthi Voulgari. "On the beaches...

The Hellenic Police is implementing a plan of special targeted actions with three main directions, with the aim of preventing, deterring and dealing with crime, domestic violence and juvenile delinquency, as well as improving road...

The Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, spoke about all current issues - police and political - in his interview on R/F SKAI 100,3, with Vassilis Chiotis and Noti Papadopoulos. Referring to measures for the final match of the Conference League...

Now granted to every adult victim of domestic violence Joint Press Release of the Ministries of Citizen Protection, National Economy and Finance, Digital Governance and Social Cohesion and Family To every adult victim of domestic violence,...

The Electronic Crime Prosecution Directorate arrested, in the morning hours of Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in the area of ​​Attica, a 52-year-old citizen, against whom a criminal case was filed for pornography of minors via the Internet. ...

A preliminary investigation was completed by the Athens Security Sub-Directorate, from which it emerged that there was never a burglary in an office of the Ministry of the Interior or a breach in computer files. To draw the conclusion, they were evaluated...

In the last 4 months, the Sub-Directorate for Combating Violence in Sports Venues of the Attica Security Directorate, with the assistance of the Criminal Investigations Directorate, conducted an extensive investigation under the utmost secrecy for the complete clarification of the criminal...

Announcement of EL.AS. regarding publications that are reproduced in the Mass Media, and refer to the management of an incident by the Police Authorities in Nisyros, the following is clarified: On Monday, April 15, 2024, the Police Station...

Results of the new plan of EL.AS. the first 15th of April 2024 to tackle crime, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency and improve road safety Plan of specific targeted actions with three main...

-4.358- checks and -33- arrests of minors throughout the country in the last three days The Greek Police continues the targeted special actions to prevent and deal with delinquency and eliminate the violence of minors, with the aim of strengthening the...

The Sub-Directorate for the Protection of Minors arrested -2- students who were found to be in possession of quantities of drugs outside a school complex in Athens.

A foreign national was arrested on an arrest warrant - a leading member of a transnational criminal organization The organization in question was active in the smuggling of petroleum products from Latin America The illegal profit is estimated at more than 21 billion US dollars. From...

The Directorate of Economic Police dismantled a transnational criminal organization whose members were illegally trafficking anabolic steroids, pharmaceutical preparations and raw cannabis. -5- members of the organization were arrested for the case Seized, among others,...

"We continue to build the fence. We are shielding the borders on the Evros and we are here to assure the residents of the area and all Greeks, that our borders, the Eastern European borders for which Greece is responsible, are being shielded every day,...

The immediate mobilization and coordinated actions of police officers of the General Police Directorate of Thessaloniki, regarding an ongoing incident that took place in Aristotelous Square yesterday evening (09-03-2024), led to the arrest of 21 people. It is about...

The operation was carried out under the coordination of Europol, with the participation of Italy, Greece, France and Spain The Greek Police participated in a cross-border operation with the code name "CHAI FAKE" to dismantle a criminal organization that trafficked...

Arrest of a doctor and three other people for issuing - granting false medical certificates to foreigners and prescribing medicines of specific companies, for a fee. The Internal Affairs Service of the Security Forces arrested...

Three consortia may typically be in the final stage to undertake the big project for the new identities but the market is buzzing that the job has been given to the consortium involving Manolopoulos' Space Hellas The result of the final sanction of...

The Security Sub-Directorate of Trikala filed a case file against a local man, for manslaughter, who was arrested pursuant to an arrest warrant for Mr. Anakritis Trikala. In particular, yesterday (18-02-2024) at noon, following a notification from...

At noon today, February 12, 2024, a suspicious file was found at the Thessaloniki Courthouse. The envelope was checked in the X-RAY machine and found to contain explosive material. A team of T.E.M.E. immediately went to the scene. and received the envelope...

They were held in Attica and Thessaloniki with the participation of a total of 2.500 students and 400 teachers At the event held in Attica, the Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, attended and addressed the event The participants had...

Two local defendants were arrested for an explosion, damage to foreign property and for occasional offenses under the legislation on drugs and weapons.

-282- arrests and -5.232- Code of Criminal Procedure violations. yesterday in operational actions of EL.AS. across the territory to prevent crime Targeted police operations were carried out across the territory yesterday 29 November 2023, as part of...

Recognized globally as the top auto theft investigation for 2022 Awarded by the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators The International Association of Auto Theft Investigators...

Regarding: a) No. 1048/3/802-txb dated 25.10.23 AIA/YPA document b) the application dated 22.09.23 of a defendant against whom an order for the publication of criminal prosecution as well as identification details and photographs had been issued. In view of the above...

Statements regarding the dismantling of a transnational criminal organization, whose members were active in importing large quantities of cocaine into our country from South America in containers. Statements of the Director of the Attica Security Directorate,...

A 34-year-old foreigner was arrested for the case, while the expected financial benefit exceeds 330.000 euros. Among other things, a number of passports, identity cards and other documents were seized, as well as computers, printers and materials for training...

The Hellenic Police Headquarters announces that due to severe weather conditions and immobilized vehicles in parts of PATHE, vehicle traffic is interrupted in PATHE A/D and in both traffic streams in the section from Lamia to Katerini. ...

Self-restraint in public information is required The main points of the interview of the Minister of Citizen Protection, Mr. Yannis Oikonomou on ERT and the show "Connections" with the journalist, Christina Vidou In order to interpret what was announced yesterday, we must...

Immediately after a thorough investigation by the police officers of the Patras Security Directorate, a case of homicide of a local woman, committed on 26-7-2023, in Patras, was solved. For this case, a criminal case was filed for...

Targeted police actions were carried out throughout the territory from 24 to 31 July 2023, as part of the implementation of the Strategic Planning of the Hellenic Police Headquarters to combat crime and improve...

They were carried out in areas with increased delinquency Special operational actions were carried out between 26 and 03 July 2023 throughout the territory, as part of the implementation of the Strategic Planning of the Headquarters of the Hellenic...

The Minister of National Defense Mr. Alkiviadis Stefanis and the Minister of Citizen Protection Mr. Charalambos Lalousis signed today, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of National Defense and the Center for Security Studies (KEMEA), through the...

-8- members of the organization were arrested and -16- cases of thefts and attempted thefts were investigated. Among other things, a lot of jewelry, a repeating carbine, a pistol, a revolver, as well as the sum of 4.780 euros were confiscated. The total financial benefit that...

A property with urban planning violations was detected in Mykonos Six people were arrested for in Rhodes and Tinos Targeted police checks to combat illegal construction continue in the islands of the South Aegean. In particular, in the context of the controls...

Statements of the Director of the Attica Security Directorate, Brigadier General Ioannis Skouras: "Good morning. We have called you today to present you the results of the investigations of the Attica Security Directorate, specifically the Life Crimes Department and...

The identity information, photographs and the criminal prosecution brought against eight members of a criminal organization that committed thefts from electronics stores and mobile...

With reference to publications and reports, which refer to the cancellation of school trips due to the fact that the prescribed traffic control was not carried out on the buses or that it was carried out late, the Hellenic Police Headquarters clarifies the...

An update on the train accident at the entrance to the Tempe Valley was provided on March 3, 2023 at 15:30 p.m. by the Press Spokesperson of the Hellenic Police, Police Officer II Constantia Demoglidou. Here is the text of the update: "The process...

It took place on February 23-24, 2023 in Agios Panteleimonas, Pagrati, Kypseli, Agios Dimitrios, Omonoia and Syntagma. robberies by profession, by habit,...

Statements regarding the dismantling of a transnational criminal organization that was active in the trafficking and exploitation of foreign women from Latin America Takis Theodorikakos: Dealing with trafficking is one of the most basic, practical...

New two-day operational action of the Athens Security Sub-Directorate to deal with "street crimes" (STREET CRIMES) in the wider area of ​​the center of Athens A total of -20- people were arrested, of which: 18 foreigners, accused of...

For special safety reasons and in order to avoid causing traffic problems due to the occurrence of adverse weather phenomena, from 14:10 today 05.02.2023 the traffic of vehicles is not allowed regardless of the use of anti-skid chains in...

"I will not let anyone play with the honor of my son and my family" The Minister of Citizen Protection, Takis Theodorikakos, sent a clear message to the plotters when he left the Prosecutor's Office of the Supreme Court: "I will take them to the limit. ..

The non-issue of tax data with a total value of 840.270,31 euros was found. The Sub-Directorate of the Economic Police of Northern Greece, of the Directorate of the Economic Police, carried out checks on businesses trading cereals, animal feed and agricultural...

A meeting was held today, Wednesday 11/01/2023, between the Deputy Minister of Citizen Protection, Mr. Eleftherios Oikonomos and the Ambassador of the United Kingdom in Athens, Mr. MatthewLodge. During the meeting, the excellent level of cooperation in the field...

815 violations were confirmed against smoking patrons and managers of health stores. The Hellenic Police, as part of its duties as a co-competent auditing authority, carries out daily systematic and targeted audits in...

The Minister of Citizen Protection Takis Theodorikakos was in Glyfada and Paleo Faliro for the celebration of the Epiphany. After the event in Averof, he said: "The Consecration of the Waters in Old Faliro reminded all of us that Greece and Orthodoxy are concepts...

A complete security plan with the implementation of additional measures during the Christmas holiday season was discussed in a meeting held today with the participation of the Minister of Citizen Protection Takis Theodorikakos, Deputy Minister Eleftherios...

The action was led, under the coordination of Europol, by the Economic Police Directorate, together with the French, Spanish and Italian authorities. It was implemented from April 1 to October 14, 2022 with the participation of law enforcement authorities from 33 countries and the...

The Minister of Citizen Protection, Takis Theodorikakos, attended the performance and addressed a short greeting. In addition, the Deputy Minister of Citizen Protection, Eleftherios Oikonomou, the General Secretary of Public Order, Michael Karamalakis and the Chief...

Statements regarding the dismantling of a transnational criminal organization that was active in importing quantities of processed cannabis from Spain to Greece and in the further trafficking of drugs (cocaine and cannabis) in Attica Statements of...

A photo exhibition on the theme of "Epirus and Police" by the photographer Neos Emilios, was held today, Wednesday, December 14, 2022, by the Folklore and Cultural Association of Epirus Police and Civil Servants of Attica. The main event took place in...

 Today, Tuesday 13 December 2022, the online training of the staff of the Anti-Racist Violence Offices was successfully completed, with the participation of a total of seventy-four (74) police officers serving in the Anti-Racist Violence Offices per...

The Minister of Citizen Protection, Takis Theodorikakos met today with the Minister of the Interior of Italy, Matteo Piantedosi. Mr. Theodorikakos informed his Italian counterpart in detail about the implementation of the "Akritas" business plan in Evros, while...

Information campaign with the participation of the Minister of Citizen Protection Takis Theodorikakos and the Chief of the Greek Police, Lieutenant General Konstantinos Skoumas With the central message "Break the silence. We are here" today special communication...

The Directorate of Economic Police dismantled a criminal organization that smuggled ethyl alcohol from Bulgaria and channeled it to distilleries for the production of alcoholic beverages. 3 members of the organization were arrested. Among other things,...

Gatherings were held today, Wednesday November 9, 2022, in Athens and Thessaloniki for the nationwide strike, following a call by Political Parties, Trade Union Bodies and Federations, Labor Unions and Trade Unions, as well as Organizations. ...

The Government supports Central Macedonia by strengthening citizens' sense of security, development projects and multi-faceted support for rural development.The Greeks are absolutely united in the face of every Turkish challenge. The Minister of Citizen Protection, Takis...

The Minister of Citizen Protection, Takis Theodorikakos, in a post on social media, states that he contacted the regional governor Apostolis Tzitzikostas and condemned the new provocative action of the Turks. He characteristically wrote: "I contacted the Apostle...

Among other things, the details of the General Secretary of Public Order, Michael Karamalakis, and the logo of the Greek Police are being used. Attempts by the cunning continue to deceive unsuspecting citizens with a new circulating pseudonym - fraudulent...

The law is the law and applies to everyone regardless of social and economic status Hypocrisy by SYRIZA that reduced the sentences for rapists The Minister of Citizen Protection Takis Theodorikakos was hosted this afternoon on the news show of...

The Minister of Citizen Protection, Takis Theodorikakos, met today with the US Ambassador to Greece, George Tsounis. The Minister raised the issue of the threat our country faces on its border with Turkey in the Evros, through the instrumentalization...

From the Electronic Crime Prosecution Sub-Directorate of Northern Greece of the Electronic Crime Prosecution Directorate, a criminal case was filed against a person for online child pornography. In particular, in...

-12- members of the organizations were arrested -58- cases of catalytic converter thefts were solved In the context of many months of methodical police investigations, the Northeast Attica Security Sub-Directorate dismantled two (2) criminal organizations whose members committed...

- Informative actions by the Greek Police in 74 schools of Attica, with the distribution of leaflets on road safety, traffic education and safe navigation on the internet - Targeted checks of school buses by the Attica Traffic Directorate in 42...

After a meeting of the Minister of Citizen Protection Takis Theodorikakos with the General Secretary of Public Order Michael Karamalakis and the Chief of the Greek Police Lieutenant General Konstantinos Skoumas, it was decided to establish 12 new Domestic Violence Offices of...

The main points of the interview of the Minister of Citizen Protection, Takis Theodorikakos, in the Real newspaper: Regarding the Government's handling of the wiretapping case:- New Democracy won the 2019 elections having co-signed with all Greeks a...

From the Electronic Crime Prosecution Sub-Directorate of Northern Greece, a case of internet fraud was investigated and solved, for which a relevant regular procedure file was filed against a foreigner. There was a complaint from a citizen, owner...

In the quarter of May-July 2022, there is a 58,7% increase in the arrests of smugglers of illegal immigrants compared to the corresponding period of 2021. For the same period, the cases of illegal entry of immigrants into the country increased by 113,1% The Greek Police...

As Minister Takis Theodorikakos stated, he is giving the Police until August 17th to complete checks ahead of the Super League, at the stadiums where the championship matches will take place. The games start on August 20, and the instructions given to the...

We encourage women to trust the police and speak up - Domestic violence is a complex problem that does not lend itself to political exploitation. The domestic violence offices of EL.AS. faced during the 8 months of their operations...

Yesterday afternoon, Friday July 29, 2022, following an arrest warrant, the Internal Affairs Service of the Security Forces arrested a police officer accused of sexual acts with or in front of minors who turned 12 and not 15 years old,...

With his posting on his social media accounts, the Minister of Citizen Protection Takis Theodorikakos referred to the case of the arrest of a police officer for the rape of a minor. In addition, Mr. Theodorikakos pointed out during a meeting that...

Greece is ahead in the digitization of documents that make citizens' lives easier. with a significant upgrade of the study programs for all levels Thorough investigations by the State Authorities and the Judiciary for...

Citizen Protection Minister Takis Theodorikakos on Monday said that arson was suspected in the case of the wildfire in the area of ​​Krestena, in statements during a meeting at the mobile operations center Olympos where he was briefed on the efforts to contain the fire....

The Ministry of Civil Protection, based on the data of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, announces that in the last 24 hours (09/07/2022) 622 Ukrainian refugees entered Greece, of which 170 were minors. Details: From Promachonas: 224From Evzoni: ...

The Ministry of National Defense announces the invitation for enlistment in the ranks of the Navy of conscripts and insubordinates of 2022 A' / ESSO. For detailed information please follow the below...

Next to the police officers who selflessly and professionally protect the safety of citizens • 460 arrests of illegal immigrants in the center of Athens in June • 80 police officers operate daily in the area of ​​Agios Panteleimon The Minister of Protection of...

The Minister of Citizen Protection paid tribute to the undefeated police officers Nectarios Savvas and George Andritsopoulos who fell on duty "We are fighting to recognize the profession of police officer as dangerous" The Minister of Citizen Protection ...

The Ministry of Civil Protection, based on the data of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, announces that in the last 24 hours (13/06/2022) 600 Ukrainian refugees entered Greece, of which 172 were minors. Details: From Promachonas: 319From Evzoni: ...

The first School of Trainers of the Special Suppression Counter-Terrorism Unit (EKAM) was successfully completed today, Saturday, June 4, 2022, with the participation of a total of ten (10) police officers and specifically five (5) of the EK. Α.Μ. Attica, three (3) of ...

The Undersecretary of State for Civil Protection, Mr. Eleftherios Oikonomou met with the Head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees. in Greece (UNCHR), MariaClaraMartin, today Friday 3 June 2022, at the Ministry of Civil Protection. During the ...

The Ministry of Civil Protection, based on the data of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, announces that in the last 24 hours (31/05/2022) 339 Ukrainian refugees entered Greece, of which 83 were minors. Details: From Promachonas: 90 From Evzoni: 24 ...

In addition, 37 fines were imposed for violation of the anti-smoking law. Yesterday, the intensive controls carried out throughout the country by the Greek Police Services for the implementation of measures to prevent and limit the spread of ...

Lately, experts have been tricking the owners of tourist accommodation and gas stations, withdrawing significant amounts of money from their bank accounts.

As part of the information campaign of the Ministry of Citizen Protection and the Greek Police on the dangers of the internet and school bullying, Minister Takis Theodorikakos spoke yesterday at two events. At the 12th Primary School of Kallithea and ...

The Ministry of Civil Protection, based on the data of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, announces that in the last 24 hours (13/05/2022) 220 Ukrainian refugees entered Greece, of which 43 were minors. Details: From Promachonas: 76From Evzoni: 5From ...

The visit was attended by the Cycladic MP of the New Democracy Katerina Monogyou as well as Olympians and champions who have glorified the Greek colors A special day was today for the detainees in the Women 's Detention Center Eleonas ...

Ministerial Conference on Security with representatives from thirteen countries in the framework of the Greek Presidency of the South East European Cooperation Process In the need to strengthen regional cooperation in the wider region of Southeast Europe ...

It is announced that as of May 1, 2022, any kind of suspension regarding life visits, which had been placed in all Detention Centers in the country, has been lifted, for reasons of dealing with the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). photos...

In total, during the Easter and May Day period, more than 55.500 violations were confirmed, while more than 250.000 traffic checks were carried out throughout the country. Increased traffic measures were applied during the festive period of ...

A regular procedure case file was formed for a gambling service website, which was included in the Blacklist of the Unlicensed Gambling Providers. A regular case file was formed ...

PRESS RELEASE OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL PROTECTION: Interview of Takis Theodorikakos, Minister of Civil Protection on SKAI radio << The party of the official opposition showed at its recent Congress deeply divided ...

Joint statement of the Ministers of Finance Mr. Christos Staikouras and Citizen Protection Mr. Takis Theodorikakou

:"Today marks the end of a 40-year career in the Greek Police and as the outgoing Head of the Corps I feel the need to thank all of you, the men and women of the Greek Police, for our common journey and companionship, but also for... .

Message from the Honorary Chief of Police, Mr. M. Karamalakis

The Ministry of Civil Protection, based on the data of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, announces that in the last 24 hours (30/3/2022) 260 Ukrainian refugees entered Greece, of which 64 were minors.

The Economic Police Sub-Directorate of Northern Greece dismantled a criminal group that trafficked alcoholic beverages Three (3) people were arrested while 2.369 bottles of alcoholic beverages and 27.787 counterfeit labels were confiscated from the Sub-Directorate ...

Joint press release: Digital service of criminal proceedings from the new court year Documents of criminal proceedings will be served digitally from the new court year. In particular, according to legislation of the Ministers of Justice Costas Tsiaras, ...

Athens, March 27, 2022. Press Release. The Ministry of Civil Protection, based on the data of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, announces that in the last 24 hours (26/3/2022) 328 Ukrainian refugees entered Greece, of which 89 minors ....

The Ministry of Civil Protection, based on the data of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, announces that in the last 24 hours (20/3/2022) 311 Ukrainian refugees entered Greece, of which 71 were minors. Details: From Promachonas: 164 From Evzoni: 40 ...

Historically, Local Government precedes the State and its mechanisms, which appears as the replacement of the gradually declining cities. It is the period of preparation for the emergence of the State with all its rivals. Gradually the Citizen from ...

PRESS RELEASE The Financial Police Directorate located a store with illegal online gambling The Financial Police Directorate located, yesterday afternoon, March 9, 2022, in an area of ​​Athens, a sanitary store ...

March 1, 2022 Ukrainian Refugees: In a statement, the Ministry of Civil Protection informed, yesterday, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, the following: The Hellenic Police Headquarters announces that the last 24 hours have passed through the borders of Greece without any problems ...

The announcements for the confrontation of the fan violence were made at the General Secretariat of Information and Communication by the Minister of Citizen Protection, Takis Theodorikakos, the Minister of Justice, Costas Tsiaras, the Deputy Minister of Sports, Lefteris Avgenakis and ...

The Minister of Civil Protection Takis Theodorikakos, answering a question from an ERT journalist about the new provocative statements of Tayyip Erdogan in Turkey, stressed: "It is sad that Turkey repeats the slanderous claim without having any ...

The Press Office of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs issued the following announcement: The regulation for the extension of the insurance capacity for one year without conditions in special categories of insured is included -among other things- in ...

Theodorikakos: "The Police are seriously and professionally investigating the case of the 24-year-old - The investigation will reach the end"

At the initiative of the Hellenic Police Headquarters, in the context of the festive period of Christmas and New Year, a nationwide voluntary collection of essential items (food, medicine, clothing, etc.) was held by the police and political staff of the House .

Wishes and gifts to traffic wardens. The Minister of Civil Protection Panagiotis Theodorikakos, the Deputy Minister Eleftherios Oikonomou, the General Secretary Konstantinos Tsouvalas and the Chief of the Hellenic Police Lieutenant General Michael Karamalakis visited today the ...

The Internal Affairs Service of the Security Forces dismantled two criminal organizations that operated in areas of Northern Greece and proceeded - as the case may be - to systematically achieve false disabilities and by way of derogation faster and more immediate ...

Yesterday, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, the Vice President of the European Commission, Margaritis Schoinas, was at the premises of the School of National Security where he addressed the students of the 25th educational series, on the occasion of the completion of 40 years from ...

Juvenile Protection Offices in five major cities of the country The establishment is carried out by decision of the Chief of the Hellenic Police, Lieutenant General Michael Karamalakis. It is implemented within the framework of the National Action Plan for the prevention and treatment of sexual ...

In recent times, in other Member States of the European Union, attempts have been made to deceive citizens using the data of the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director of Europol as well as various officials of the Authorities ...

Results of tests for measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Intensive checks are carried out throughout the country by the Greek Police Services to implement measures to prevent and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Yesterday, Sunday 5 ...

The Minister of Citizen Protection Panagiotis Theodorikakos met today, on the occasion of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, with the President of the Federation of the Deaf of Greece, Konstantinos Simpsis. In the meeting that followed, in which the General Secretary also participated ...

The Economic Police Sub-Directorate of Northern Greece located a store - a storage area where imitation clothing, footwear and accessories of well-known companies were sold. For this case, a native, manager of the space, was arrested at the expense of ...

The Minister of Civil Protection Takis Theodorikakos met today with the Ambassador of Sweden Johan Borgstam. Security issues were discussed with emphasis on the areas of illegal immigration, dismantling of illegal circuits, fight against organized crime ...

Intensive checks are carried out throughout the country by the Hellenic Police Services to implement measures to prevent and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Yesterday, Friday 26 November, 70.251 inspections were carried out throughout the country, by ...

Intensive checks are carried out throughout the country by the Hellenic Police Services to implement measures to prevent and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Yesterday, Monday 22 November, 71.168 inspections were carried out throughout the country, by ...

The Minister of Citizen Protection Takis Theodorikakos presented the actions of the Ministry and the Hellenic Police. against the phenomena of domestic violence at an ONED event on "Breaking the cycle of violence against women". "The Ministry and the Greek Police ...

A case of "fictitious" vaccinations for Covid-19 that took place in a Health Center of Central Greece was investigated by the Internal Affairs Service of the Security Forces of Northern Greece. A case was filed against 48 people, of which 7 members of ...

Meeting of the Minister of Citizen Protection Panagiotis Theodorikakou with the Deputy Minister of Development Nikos Papathanasis. The meeting was attended by G.G. Public Order Konstantinos Tsouvalas and G.G. PPP Orestis Kavalakis. During the working meeting ...

Intensive checks are carried out throughout the country by the Hellenic Police Services to implement measures to prevent and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Yesterday, Wednesday 17 November, 63.448 inspections were carried out throughout the country, by ...

Intensive checks are carried out throughout the country by the Hellenic Police Services for the implementation of prevention and restraint measures for the spread of the coronavirus. Yesterday, Monday 15 November, 73.098 inspections were carried out throughout the country, by ...

A Coast Guard and an individual were arrested by the Internal Affairs Service of the Security Forces for the occasional offenses of breach of duty, false certification and violation of the legislation on weapons. In particular, in the context of a complaint investigation, ...

The upgrade of cooperation with the USA and Greece for security and stability in the eastern Mediterranean region and the Balkans was at the center of the contacts of the Minister of Civil Protection Takis Theodorikakou in Washington. After the meeting with ...

The Hellenic Police participated through the Cybercrime Prosecution Directorate, in a global police operation, to combat fraud in the field of e-commerce (e-commerce) which was implemented on the initiative of Europol from 1st ...

An interesting presentation by the Vice President of the Board of the Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy and Emeritus Professor of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Mr. ....

Two people were arrested and another one is wanted. Under the pretext of buying real estate, they seized cryptocurrencies worth over 445.000 dollars. The Cybercrime Prosecution Sub-Directorate of Northern Greece investigated and investigated an electronic fraud case in ...

Women and men of the Greek Police, We honor and celebrate today the anniversary of October 28, 1940, a day when the immortal "NO" reflects the need to preserve the freedom of the nation and the integrity of our country during ...

The Greek State has dedicated today, the feast day of the Great Martyr Saint Artemios, in honor of the Greek Police, for its constant contribution to the Greek society and to our Homeland as a whole. The life of Agios Artemios, the courage, the deep ...

  "In modern societies we are talking about a multi-role police. A complex mission to which the Greek Police has proved that it can respond "" We are taking all the necessary steps for a Police friendly to the citizen, friendly to young people -...

Drugs were found in the afternoon, yesterday, October 17, 2021, after an investigation carried out by prison officials on 2 detainees of the Korydallos Detention Center. More specifically, the detainees were found to behave suspiciously, in ...

 Results of controls for the measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus Intensive controls are carried out throughout the country by the Hellenic Police Services for the implementation of the measures to prevent and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Yesterday, Sunday 17 ...

Today, the feast day of the Great Martyr Agios Logginos, Patron for the External Guarding Staff of the Detention Centers, has a special value and symbolism for the executives to whom the State has assigned the critical guarding mission of these structures ....