In the wake of a deadly shooting in Crete that left two people dead, Greece’s minister of Migration and Asylum, Thanos Plevris, called for tighter limits on gun ownership and condemned the island’s lingering tradition of vendettas, which he described as “a crime of the worst kind.” Speaking on MEGA TV, Plevris said that any […]
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Students return to school in Vorizia following the November 1 massacre, while two more suspects from the incident are remanded in custody. Psychologists and social workers support the school community during this difficult period
As life slowly returns to normal in the Cretan village of Voriza after a deadly shootout, schools reopen under tight security while psychologists assist the community. Relatives of one victim testify as new evidence and photos shed light on the violent clash.
After a deadly clash in the Cretan village of Vorizia, a local elder says the only way to stop the cycle of revenge is a marriage-based reconciliation — and calls for a permanent police presence amid claims that weapons are being brought onto the island
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This is the second incident in a week, after Greek authorities rescued 34 irregular migrants who were aboard a boat.
Greece plans to curb gun violence in Crete with permanent 'Greek FBI-style units', stricter firearm laws, and tracking of family feuds, following deadly shootings in Vorizia and rising concerns over local organized crime
Following a deadly feud in Crete, the government is set to announce stricter gun ownership and licensing measures. A new division of the Organized Crime Directorate—described as a “Greek FBI”—will also be permanently based on the island
Two injured suspects from the fatal shootout in the Cretan village of Vorizia have been taken into custody, while a new video reportedly shows weapons being removed from the scene. Investigators are still searching for the firearms used.
As police hunt for the missing weapons from the deadly Vorizia shootout, new testimony and video evidence point to the victim’s brother-in-law as a key suspect, while critical statements from the injured are expected to shape the case.
Three brothers wanted over the fatal shootout in the Cretan village of Vorizia have turned themselves in, but the heavy weapons used remain missing. Over 400 police officers are still deployed as authorities search for the arsenal and try to prevent further violence.
As Crete sells itself to the world as a land of hospitality, bravery, and timeless charm, its other face — the one of guns, grudges, and local dynasties — remains an open secret.
The three men had been hiding in a village about 20 minutes from Vorizia, from where they were picked up by a police patrol car.
The second victim of a deadly Crete shootout will be laid to rest today, as authorities step up operations to apprehend three brothers involved in the attack and restore order in the village of Vorizia.
Authorities said 104 firearms were seized and 345 people arrested in the Phaistos Municipality, where the beleaguered village of Vorizia is located
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Greek police maintain heightened security in Vorizia as the funeral of a 39-year-old shooting victim raises fears of retaliation. Investigators are searching nearby mountains for armed suspects, while families and villagers remain on edge
Authorities search mountain gorges for suspects after a deadly village shootout in Crete left two dead and two injured. Security is tight amid fears of renewed violence during the victim’s funeral.