NEWS

Men detained in northern Greece in connection to soccer violence sentenced

Men detained in northern Greece in connection to soccer violence sentenced

Seven Romanian nationals arrested, amid fears of further violence between soccer fans, near the border with Bulgaria on Thursday who were carrying knives and protective gear, were sentenced on Friday.

They were each handed a one-year prison term with three years’ probation and a one-thousand euro fine. The seven men have appealed their sentence.

Subscribe to our Newsletters

Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights, opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox.

By signing up you are agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.