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Athens Crime Update

As of Aug 28, 2026, 7:21 PM

This crime update for Athens covers the last 48 hours of cited sources compiled in the Genesis Signals report. Country risk level is low, with Crime as the top risk driver. There were 1 crime incidents out of 4 total incidents in the last 48 hours. Cited sources include ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — Psychologist arrested in suspicion of involvement in drug dealing (2026-08-28), ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — Strong winds, extreme wildfire risk forecast across Greece Saturday (2026-08-28), ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — Man facing revenge porn charges on Santorini (2026-08-28), and bing_news_athens_travel_safety — Greece Steps Up West Nile Virus Spraying in Attica (2026-08-28). Recent highlights include Police in Piraeus arrested a psychologist on suspicion of involvement in a drug dealing network.. Recommended actions include Monitor local weather and wildfire alerts avoid areas with active wildfire warnings or strong northerly winds. and Protect against mosquito exposure in Attica (repellents, long sleeves) and expect scheduled insecticide spraying in eastern Attica..

Crime incidents

1 in last 48h

Police in Piraeus arrested a psychologist on suspicion of involvement in a drug dealing network.
today | Piraeus (Port of Athens area).

Topic resources

Athens travel advisory
travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/greece.html
Emergency contacts
General: 112 | Police: 100 | Ambulance: 166 | Fire: 199

FAQ

What is the country risk level for Athens?

Country risk level is low, with Crime as the top risk driver.

How many crime incidents were reported in the last 48 hours?

1 crime incidents were recorded in the last 48 hours.

Where can travelers find official guidance for Athens?

Review the official travel advisory source referenced in the report: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/greece.html.

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Travel advisory

Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

U.S. State Department

Last updated August 28, 2026 3:21 PM ET

Who is affected

Travelers, residents, and on-the-ground teams in Athens.

What to do now

Check official updates daily, confirm routes, and keep emergency contacts handy.

Key takeaways

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.
Advisory Summary
Exercise normal precautions in Greece.
Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings.
Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services.
If you decide to travel to Greece:

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There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory Summary • Exercise normal precautions in Greece. • Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. • Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. Demonstrations may disrupt transportation and other essential services. If you decide to travel to Greece: • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency. • Review the Country Security Report for Greece. • Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Greece. • Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist . • We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

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Cited sources

ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — Psychologist arrested in suspicion of involvement in drug dealing (2026-08-28)
ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — Strong winds, extreme wildfire risk forecast across Greece Saturday (2026-08-28)
ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — Man facing revenge porn charges on Santorini (2026-08-28)
bing_news_athens_travel_safety — Greece Steps Up West Nile Virus Spraying in Attica (2026-08-28)
ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — Turkish drone violates Greek airspace over northeastern Aegean (2026-08-28)
ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — American visitors surge at Athens airport (2026-08-28)
ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — Crete, Rhodes face top wildfire risk Friday, as most of Greece on alert (2026-08-27)
ekathimerini_greece_feedburner — Greece now attracts more start-ups (2026-08-27)