The US Embassy in Athens commented on the decision by Greek authorities to release convicted terrorist of November 17th, Savvas Xriros before his sentence is over, saying it was a “disservice to the memory” of the American mission members and their families.

Two SYRIZA MPs, Vasiliki Katrivanou and Tasos Kourakis were in court in Piraeus today, testifying on behalf of Savas Xiros, the convicted terrorist requesting his release for health reasons.

Greek police are searching for a convicted member of dismantled extremist group November 17 who failed to report to the authorities during prison leave over New Year, police officials said on Tuesday.