Documento, Costas Vaxevanis, has said on social media there is a death contract out against him.
The claim comes two weeks after Greek society was shocked when Giorgos Karaivaz, a well-known Greek journalist covering police-related issues, was shot dead in a mafia-style execution in front of his house.
A number of politicians reacted strongly to Vaxevanis’ comments, asking the Greek government to take immediate measures to protect the journalist.
“Immediately after the complaints of the journalist Costas Vaxevanis about threats against his life, additional measures were taken to protect him. As early as yesterday, by my order, the Chief of the Hellenic Police contacted him. The case is being investigated in cooperation with the prosecutor’s office,” announced Minister of Civil Protection Michalis Chrysochoidis.