Fight against hooligans gains momentum

An updated strategy for handling fan violence has been developed by the Ministry of Citizen Protection, which provides for the involvement of the National Intelligence Service (EYP) and the nation's counterterrorism authority. The 200-page "Kallipatera" plan was created at the Hellenic Police (ELAS) headquarters over the course of five months, and it is expected to be implemented in the next few days.

It envisages the formation of a Joint Intelligence Force that will include, in addition to the department in charge of dealing with organized sports violence, the Counter-Terrorism Department, State Security, EYP, the Intelligence Management Directorate and the Cybercrime Department. 

Moreover, the plan foresees closer scrutiny of fans considered "high risk' for causing incidents. This entails, among others, registering and monitoring their profiles on social networks.<...