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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Checks on the country's road network in anticipation of March 25th

Greece's road network will be under heightened surveillance in preparation for the March 25 national holiday, involving extensive traffic management by the police.

Mar 21 • 14:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Interventions and arrests during the sixth day of curfew in four provinces of Ecuador

Ecuador's police and armed forces conducted operations during the sixth day of a curfew in four provinces, resulting in multiple arrests and checks to enforce mobility restrictions.

Mar 21 • 11:47 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

I'm a mayor trying to follow law but California is making it impossible for cops

The mayor of El Cajon expresses frustration with California laws that hinder police from conducting welfare checks on unaccompanied minors due to restrictions on cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Mar 19 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic Police of Attica: 15 arrests, 4,970 tickets in 25,000 checks over 4 days – 255 had been drinking

Traffic police in the Attica region conducted a special operation leading to 15 arrests and nearly 5,000 traffic violations identified over a weekend survey.

Mar 16 • 13:43 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt Police: Suspects to be Identified Using Facial Recognition App

The Frankfurt police are testing a facial recognition app to identify potential criminals during checks and raids.

Mar 13 • 20:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Women with urgent protective measures receive visits from the Civil Police in Curuá

Civil Police teams in Curuá, Brazil, are conducting checks on compliance with urgent protective measures for women as part of an initiative to combat feminicide.

Mar 11 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic Police of Attica: 8 Drivers Arrested – Over 5,000 Violations in 4 Days

The Traffic Police of Attica conducted targeted actions and traffic checks, resulting in over 5,000 violations and the arrest of eight drivers over a weekend.

Mar 10 • 10:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Attention on the roads. Increased controls started on Monday, March 9

European police are conducting enhanced road safety checks across multiple countries from March 9 to March 15, focusing on seatbelt usage and child safety seats.

Mar 9 • 08:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Massive, daily alcohol tests in the center of Athens cause traffic jams (video)

Authorities in Athens are implementing a strict zero-tolerance policy for driving under the influence of alcohol, conducting extensive checks daily in central areas.

Mar 5 • 06:26 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hellenic Police – Increased checks and additional personnel at airports due to Middle East developments

The Hellenic Police in Greece are enhancing security measures at airports due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, targeting specific interests connected to Israel and the United States.

Mar 2 • 07:33 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Conflict in the Middle East: The measures of the Greek Police – Increased checks and personnel at airports

The Greek Police have heightened security measures targeting Israeli and American interests due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.

Mar 2 • 07:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In four hours, fines totaling 70,000. Drivers on the D10 were checked by police from a bus

Police in Czechia checked drivers on the D10 highway from a bus, issuing fines amounting to 70,000 CZK in just four hours.

Mar 1 • 17:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Arrests of drivers for speed, alcohol, license

In Thessaloniki, police have conducted targeted traffic checks leading to multiple arrests of drivers for violations including speeding, drunk driving, and driving without a valid license.

Mar 1 • 11:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Met police to pilot facial recognition identity checks, mayor confirms

The Metropolitan police in the UK will begin a pilot program utilizing facial recognition technology for identity checks, supported by Mayor Sadiq Khan amidst concerns from critics.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The police are preparing a massive operation against road pirates. People are already reporting where to catch them

Czech police are gearing up for the Speed Marathon event and are inviting the public to suggest locations for speed checks.

Feb 26 • 07:21 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Conducted checks on northern lights tourists: Chinese person reported, fined, and expelled from Norway.

The Norwegian police conducted checks on northern lights tourism in Troms, resulting in the reporting and expulsion of a Chinese tourist for illegal transport.

Feb 25 • 16:12 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Major raid at the Latvian-Lithuanian border checks 246 vehicles; 10 violations detected

A large-scale police operation at the Latvian-Lithuanian border resulted in the inspection of 246 vehicles and the identification of 10 administrative violations.

Feb 25 • 10:04 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Knesset Approved: Employers Will Be Able to Check with the Police Whether Candidates Were Convicted of Terrorism Offenses

The Knesset has passed a law allowing employers to request police checks on job candidates' criminal records regarding terrorism convictions, pending the candidate's written consent.

Feb 24 • 07:54 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

What Kind of Improper Enforcement Is There? What Is the Proper Speed Violation Enforcement?

Kanagawa Prefectural Police officers admitted to issuing traffic violation tickets without proper enforcement procedures during speed limit checks.

Feb 20 • 02:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man and woman attacked with syringe near the carnival circuit in Salvador

A 58-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were attacked with a syringe during the Salvador carnival, prompting health checks and police investigations.

Feb 18 • 13:06 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Threat to Blow Up Rural Courts in Gujarat

After the High Court, rural courts in Gujarat have received bomb threats, prompting police evacuations and security checks.

Feb 18 • 08:33 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Morocco: Police checks on price increases intensified ahead of Ramadan

In Morocco, police intensify controls on food prices and quality as Ramadan approaches to prevent speculation and ensure fair pricing.

Feb 17 • 23:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Joint patrols of Greek and Serbian police in Halkidiki and Zakynthos - Greek police also in Serbia

The Serbian Interior Minister Ivica Dacic has called for simplified checks for Serbian tourists visiting Greece, while joint patrols by Serbian and Greek police are planned in key tourist areas.

Feb 17 • 21:17 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Police raid captures timber trucks overloaded by more than 17 tons

Latvian police conducted checks and found several timber trucks from Lithuania exceeding weight limits, with one truck exceeding the allowable weight by over 17 tons.

Feb 16 • 14:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Photo: Truck caught exceeding its actual weight by nearly 30 tons

Latvian police have conducted over 9,200 checks on cargo transport in 2025, revealing that one truck exceeded its weight limit by almost 30 tons.

Feb 10 • 10:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Traffic in Attica: 9 arrests, hundreds of fines for alcohol – 41,000 checks in four days

A special traffic operation in the Attica region resulted in 9 arrests and hundreds of fines for alcohol-related offenses over four days.

Feb 9 • 15:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Trikala: Three arrests for selling cigarettes to minors

Three individuals were arrested in Trikala, Greece, for selling cigarettes to minors during police checks on local shops.

Feb 8 • 21:59 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Prosecution against police chief dropped

The prosecution against a former high-ranking police officer accused of incitement to data breaches has been dropped due to a new assessment by the Police Authority regarding permissible checks during security assessments.

Feb 6 • 12:43 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Violent incident in Lillestrøm

Police in the Øst region are investigating a violent incident between two men in Lillestrøm, with one requiring medical checks at a local health clinic.

Feb 5 • 18:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Vilnius police reports what is prepared for the weekend

Vilnius police announced planned sobriety checks and controls against reckless driving over the weekend for specific times.

Feb 5 • 08:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Traffic checks in Chania, certification of 111 violations and imposition of fines

Traffic checks in Chania resulted in the certification of 111 violations and the imposition of fines as part of a police prevention initiative.

Jan 15 • 17:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Air Travel: Federal Government Rejects States' Proposal for Identity Checks at Boarding

The Federal Government has rejected a proposal for mandatory identity checks before boarding airplanes, attracting criticism and disappointment among police union representatives and state authorities.

Jan 11 • 14:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

London: thousands of police officers recruited without adequate checks

A report reveals that over 5,000 Metropolitan Police officers in London were recruited between 2019 and 2023 without undergoing necessary security checks, raising serious concerns about safety and accountability.

Jan 8 • 10:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Serial rapist PC David Carrick slipped through police background checks

Former Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick is a serial rapist who was able to offend due to failures in police vetting protocols, with a report showing he was among 131 rogue officers cleared despite committing offences.

Jan 8 • 00:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Nicolás Maduro Arrives in New York in Handcuffs. China: This is a Violation of Law

Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, arrived at Stewart Air Base in New York, where his stay was extended for medical checks before being transported to Manhattan amid heavy police presence.

Jan 4 • 08:32 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Slow zones and police checks at the entrance to the city center. South Moravian towns respond to overloaded traffic

South Moravian towns have implemented slow zones and police checks to address traffic congestion entering their city centers.

Dec 27 • 09:33 UTC

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