Within Europe, NKUA has climbed to 78th place, improving from 82nd last year — a testament to the university's continued academic growth and international presence.

According to police reports, the materials were meticulously hidden in specially designed compartments, raising suspicions about the preparation of large-scale unrest or illegal activities within the university premises

A later inspection by bomb squad technicians revealed that some of the glass beer bottles used for firebombs were attached to pyrotechnic devices and even butane vials

The Athens daily said the incident took place at the University of Thessaloniki's math and physics department, and as part of an attempt by masked suspects to 'reoccupy' another faculty