Newsflash from Monday, 2 February 2026: A quiet village in the Municipality of Archanes-Asterousia (Heraklion) has been left shaken following a violent shooting incident targeting the property of a local […]
Newsflash from Wednesday, 21 January 2026: A government initiative aimed at curbing illegal gun ownership in Crete is struggling to gain momentum, as only one illegal firearm has been voluntarily
Crete’s Voluntary Disarmament Drive Falters: Only One Illegal Firearm Surrendered So Far read more »
Newsflash from Thursday, 15 January 2026: Greek police authorities have launched a new initiative encouraging citizens to voluntarily surrender illegal firearms, offering the opportunity to do so without facing criminal
Police in Crete call for voluntary surrender of illegal firearms without penalties read more »
Newsflash from Thursday, 4 December 2025: Viannos Man Arrested Yesterday with Arsenal, Escapes Harsher Penalties. A stringent new law against illegal gun possession officially comes into force today in Greece,
New Tough Gun Law Takes Effect Today read more »
20 criminal “families” in Crete, domestic violence and uncontrolled gun ownership pose a threat to public safety. Criminal groups in Crete: 20 investigation files on ‘families’ – Public prosecutor orders
The criminal families and the capital of illegal weapons in Crete read more »
Newsflash from Tuesday, 25 November 2025: Authorities in Crete have recently intensified their efforts to combat illegal weapons possession, resulting in six arrests across the regions of Chania and Rethymno.
Six Arrested in Crete During Crackdown on Illegal Weapons Possession read more »
Newsflash from Sunday, 23 November 2025: A recent shocking survey by Metron Analysis has revealed that one in four Greeks consider it necessary to keep a firearm in their home
Newsflash from Thursday, 20 November 2025: In a major move to strengthen public safety and curb rural crime, Greece’s Minister for Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrysochoidis, announced the establishment of a
Newsflash from Tuesday, 18 November 2025: A 60-year-old man in Tymbaki, Crete, was shot while sleeping in his home. Police suspect his nephew in the shocking early-morning attack that has
60-year-old man shot while sleeping during attempted murder read more »
The tyrants will not rule the island – Far-reaching measures against gun ownership in Crete. New measures against crime announced by the Minister for Citizen Protection New crime measures: Stricter
New measures to combat crime in Crete and appeal from tour operators read more »
What you should know: Announcement by Minister for Citizen Protection Chrysochoidis on tightening gun laws and imposing severe penalties on anyone caught with illegal weapons. Videos of the shooting in
Tightening of gun laws and in Crete you have to earn respect to belong read more »
Arrest of the last three suspects, an entire arsenal of weapons used in the shootout, and Crete between the “Wild West” and modernity. Rapid developments in the Vorizia feud case
The suspects still wanted for the shooting in Vorizia have been arrested read more »
In addition to one dead gunman and two wounded, three suspected perpetrators are still being sought. Another victim was a nurse from Chania who had travelled to visit her family,
The situation in Vorizia and who is responsible for the murders? read more »
Fatalities in senseless shooting, Crete stinks to high heaven, crime statistics for September and some examples. People in Crete are quite attached to their weapons. This goes much deeper than
The Curse of Weapons in Crete read more »
The recent violent events in Vorizia, Crete, have shaken both the region and the country. The tragedy kicked off with a homemade explosive detonating at the entrance of a half-built
The Revenge of Vorizia read more »
Newsflash from Saturday, 1 November 2025: Chaos in Vorizia (Prefecture Heraklion)! Scenes of chaos and violence have unfolded in the village of Vorizia, Crete, where a violent confrontation between two
Civil war-like clashes in Vorizia claim around 20 victims so far following bomb attack read more »
Newsflash from Monday, 27 October 2025: What began as a joyful community celebration in Elos, Kissamos, turned into a scene of horror on Sunday evening, October 26, when a 52-year-old
Man killed by multiple gunshots at festival in Elos Kissamos read more »
Hunting in Crete and Greece – Attention hikers: From September to February, it is hunting season on the island, with shotguns! Hunting Regulations in Greece: Understanding the Legal Framework Hunting
Hunting in Crete and Greece read more »
Gun laws and widespread hunting in Crete and Greece. Gun Law in Greece: Regulations and Ownership Criteria In Greece, the regulation of firearms reflects the country’s commitment to both maintaining
Stricter laws and penalties for carrying firearms and knives in Greece. In Greece, bringing any firearm or knife to weddings, festivals, or similar gatherings is now a serious criminal offence.
Prison sentences of up to 8 years for carrying weapons read more »
