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Police: Increased road safety measures for Christmas and New Year – What is planned

The measures will be phased in gradually from 20 December to 8 January, and will peak on days of mass entry and exit of vehicles to and from major urban centres

Igoumenitsa: Drugs worth 3 million euros found in a truck at the port

Inside the vehicle, authorities discovered 317 kilograms of cannabis, 16 kilograms of cocaine, 25 kilograms of methamphetamine, and 20 liters of acetone

24-year-old behind car and motorcycle thefts in Chania

Arrested by the authorities

Extortion racket: Heavy charges – 39 people in the case file, police announcement

The officials of the "Greek FBI" seized, among other things, drugs, five pistols, seven magazines, and €154,800 – Watch video and photos from the police operation

The identity of the 49-year-old philologist arrested for the hideout in Pagrati is made public

Police had discovered weapons, grenades, and explosives in the hideout – The 49-year-old, allegedly the tenant of the hideout, has been remanded in custody

20-year-old leader of a criminal organization trafficking drugs in western Attica arrested

Among other items, 51 packages of cannabis, an axe, 2 fireworks, 44 firecrackers, and a flare gun were seized

Thessaloniki: “We’ve got you, don’t worry” – The moment when police officers saved a man who fell into the Thermaic Gulf

The man was spotted in the water, under the pier, trying to stay afloat without any point of support

Volos: He stole a bag containing 4,000 euros from a truck and hid it in the basement of an apartment building

The police found only half of the stolen amount, while investigations continue for the rest

Operation by the Greek FBI in Attica for extortion and weapons – 23 arrests

The criminal group is said to be involved in attempted murders, extortions, and arson

Risk allowance: €100 per month starting July 1, 2025, for 153,000 uniformed officers

The measure applies to 79,677 military personnel, 52,954 police officers, 8,161 coast guard officers, and 12,448 firefighters - Free medication for potential EKAS beneficiaries will also be expanded in early 2025

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