There is anxiety and concern every time two major teams square off in a Greek football club final, there is pragmatic worry that things will get out of hand. This year, there are two additional reasons for the police to be vigilant: The two clubs are from opposing cities and the fans of both have not celebrated a title in many years.

Police figures show crime has been dropping all through last year for the first time since the start of the recession. All statistics, from homicides to car heists are down.

Two Greek citizens, aged 48 and 58 years, were arrested on violations of the laws "For the Protection of Antiquities and Heritage" and "On Weapons," after a thorough investigation of the police bureau of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage from Thessaloniki.