Convicted November 17 terrorist group leader Alexandros Giotopoulos has been released from prison under strict conditions after a Greek appeals court approved his fifth request for release.
Convicted November 17 terrorist organisation leader Alexandros Giotopoulos has been released from prison at the age of 82 under strict conditions imposed by a Greek appeals court.
Giotopoulos, also known as “Lambros,” was sentenced in 2003 to 17 life sentences plus an additional 25 years for his role in 17 murders, as well as involvement in bomb attacks, armed robberies and participation in a terrorist organisation.
The court approved his release on Thursday, despite a prosecutor previously recommending against it.
Under the terms of his release, Giotopoulos is prohibited from leaving Greece, must report to a local police station every 15 days, and is required to maintain a permanent address.
His latest application for release — the fifth he had submitted — was lodged on October 23, 2025.
Source: Ekathimerini
