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Release and sanctions of Nikos Maziotis

Overview

Nikos Maziotis, a member of the Greek far-left organization ‘Revolutionary Struggle’, was scheduled for release from Domokos Prison on September 14, 2026, after completing a 20-year sentence. In a letter regarding his release, Maziotis stated he had served 14 years of actual imprisonment and six years through work credits. He maintained his ideological positions, claiming, ‘I would not change my political-struggle choices even slightly, even if I turned back time.’

Following his release, the U.S. Department of State announced an entry ban against Maziotis. This action follows a policy introduced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to restrict entry for foreign nationals who support far-left terrorist organizations. The State Department characterized Revolutionary Struggle as an organization that engaged in a “sustained campaign of violence against both Greeks and Americans,” specifically noting a 2007 rocket attack on the U.S. Embassy in Athens.

This ban is distinct from his 2015 designation as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, which allows for the freezing of assets within U.S. jurisdiction. U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle condemned the release of Maziotis, stating that his actions deserve ‘complete and unequivocal condemnation’ and that such individuals have no place in a civilized society.

Entities

Nikos Maziotis · Revolutionary Struggle · Kimberly Guilfoyle · Marco Rubio · U.S. Department of State

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The U.S. Department of State has barred Nikos Maziotis from entering the United States. www.reporter.gr · www.reader.gr · www.capital.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The decision is part of a new U.S. policy announced on July 16 by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to restrict entry for individuals supporting far-left terrorist organizations. www.reporter.gr · www.reader.gr · www.capital.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The entry ban follows Maziotis's release from Domokos prison after 14 years of detention. www.reader.gr · www.capital.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] Maziotis was previously designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) in April 2015. www.reporter.gr · www.capital.gr
[● 2 SOURCES] The SDGT designation allows for the freezing of assets under U.S. jurisdiction and prohibits transactions with U.S. citizens and entities. www.reporter.gr · www.capital.gr

Timeline

26 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 12 sources
Nikos Maziotis barred from entering U.S. after prison release
The U.S. Department of State has barred Nikos Maziotis, a leader of the Greek militant group Revolutionary Struggle, from entering the U.S. following his release from prison.
about 1 month ago

[CRIME] 7 sources
Nikos Maziotis to be released after 20-year sentence
Nikos Maziotis, a member of the ‘Revolutionary Struggle’ terrorist group, will be released on September 14 after serving a full 20-year sentence without expressing remorse.

Sources

athensmagazine.gr · capital.gr · cyclades24.gr · denesen.mk · dete.gr · efsyn.gr · iefimerida.gr · lawandorder.gr · makpress.mk · makthes.gr · news.gr · reader.gr · Reporter.gr · rpn.gr · thebest.gr · thepressroom.gr · thetoc.gr

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