Austria said on Monday it had identified a 39-year-old Greek citizen whom it suspects of spying for Russia, adding that he is himself the son of a former Russian spy who was once stationed in Germany and Austria as a diplomat.

Austria said on Monday it had identified a 39-year-old Greek citizen whom it suspects of spying for Russia, adding that he is himself the son of a former Russian spy who was once stationed in Germany and Austria as a diplomat.

Greek police and National Security Agency (EYP) collaborated in arresting two people in Rhodes on charges of espionage and charges of law 376/1936 (on security measures for fortified positions) and conspiracy. The arrests were made by EYPaccording to the official information from the Hellenic Police.