Four MPs from Greece's extremist right-wing Golden Dawn party have appeared in court amid tight security.
Anti-terrorist squad officers escorted the men into the building, as a few dozen supporters gathered outside applauded.
They face charges of belonging to a criminal organisation after being arrested in a crackdown, sparked by the killing of a Greek rap artist.
The attack was allegedly carried out by a party supporter, although Golden Dawn has denied any connection.
Police recovered wine bottles with pictures of dictator Mussolini on The four are among 22 people detained, including the party's leader and his deputy, following the fatal stabbing of anti-fascist musician Pavlos Fyssas, which led to public protests across Greece. Arrest warrants have also been issued for another 10 people.
Three members of the far-right party were escorted into court earlier to answer charges.
The four MPs brought to court were party spokesman Ilias Kasidiaris, Yannis Lagos, Nikos Michos, and Ilias Panagiotaros.
Party leader Nikolaos Mihaloliakos is due to appear in court on Wednesday, and his deputy Christos Pappas on Thursday.
Nazi helmets were found at the home of deputy leader Christos Pappas Searches of the homes and offices of members, recovered Nazi memorabilia.
In the home of deputy leader Christos Pappas, Nazi flags and helmets were found, along with wine bottles labelled with pictures of Italian Fascist leader Benito Mussolini, and a handgun.
Police also seized a rifle, knife, club and cannabis from a car of Golden Dawn members.
The clampdown has prompted a shake-up of the Greek police, in light of evidence indicating that Golden Dawn cells were operating within the force.
Two officers have been arrested in connection with the inquiry, and several senior officers have been suspended or replaced.
A handgun was among the items seized by police in property searches It is the first time since the end of Greece's military dictatorship in 1974 that sitting members of the Greek Parliament have been arrested.
The Government also said it would introduce legislation to target racist hate speech.
Golden Dawn rose from a fringe group to become Greece's third most popular party in recent years, riding on a wave of anger over the country's deep financial crisis.
It won nearly 7% of the vote, and gained 18 seats, in the country's 300-member parliament in elections last year.
Party members, and even politicians, have frequently been accused in the past of being behind numerous violent attacks.
While activists and victims have welcomed the crackdown, they argue the authorities should have acted sooner.
About 300 serious assaults by far-right gangs have been recorded in Greece in the past two years - equivalent to three per week, according to a group created to monitor hate crimes.
The Racist Violence Recording Network said nearly all involve multiple attackers, with about half of the cases resulting in serious injuries such as stab wounds or broken bones.
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