As Greece reels under a devastating wave of wildfires, the country's authorities have arrested several dozens of people for starting wildfires on purpose. The country’s fire department officials arrested two men in the latest instance over charges of arson.

Greece wildfires: Police arrest several dozens of ‘arsonists’ for starting new fires

Greek officials said on Tuesday (March 28) that two Pakistanis accused of planning to target Israelis in Athens have been arrested, news agency AFP reported. A "terrorist" network has also been dismantled, the officials said further adding that the network had "already chosen the target of the attack" and was even planning how to carry it out.

Greek police arrest two Pakistanis planning attacks on Israelis in Athens, dismantle 'terrorist network'

Hundreds of people took to the streets on Tuesday to protest against the police violence in Athens, a day after a 16-year-old was shot in a police pursuit. The protests were part of the annual commemorations which were planned in major cities of Greece to mark the death of 15-year-old Alexandros Grigoropoulos who was fatally shot by police in 2008.

Hundreds protest in Greece against police brutality after teen’s slaying in pursuit

The Greek police said on Friday that two explosive devices targeted cars belonging to the Italian embassy in Athens. The police added that no has claimed responsibility of the attacks and no injuries were caused.

Italian embassy cars targeted by homemade bombs in Athens, says Greek police

A search was underway Sunday for four suspected migrants, three of them children, believed missing after trying to cross the river Evros from Turkey into Greece, local police said.

Three children missing as migrant boat sinks on border: Greek police

Greek police evacuated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens on Friday after a suspect package arrived by mail, police officials said. Police said a bomb squad was on its way to the area.

Greek police evacuate foreign ministry building after suspect package found

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