A thick brown layer of mucus has reappeared across Thessaloniki’s Thermaic Gulf, filling the port with a strong odor as experts link the recurring phenomenon to seasonal phytoplankton blooms fueled by pollution and rising temperatures
A 38-year-old suspect remains in custody after prosecutors filed charges in connection with the death of a 67-year-old man, while additional drug-related charges have also been brought.
The sudden weather phenomenon triggered panic among visitors as strong winds lifted tents and equipment, though no injuries or serious damage were reported.
Greek police say they have solved the 2022 murder of a foreign national whose dismembered body was discovered in the sea near Thessaloniki, with four suspects identified and one arrest made
Greek authorities have launched an investigation after a 17-year-old girl with disabilities was allegedly left unattended for nearly two hours on a transport bus operated by a care facility in Thessaloniki
The mother of the arrested teenager claimed her son was not the aggressor, alleging that “they started chasing him with an iron bar and a belt to beat him.”
A woman’s partner intervened after an alleged sexual assault inside a home, leading to a violent confrontation that left the suspect injured and under police guard in hospital
Dozens of suspects from Crete and Thessaloniki appeared before the European Public Prosecutor’s Office as Greek authorities continue to investigate an alleged multi-million euro farm subsidy fraud scheme tied to the ongoing OPEKEPE saga.
A major operation across northern Greece and Athens led to 17 arrests and the seizure of cash, gold coins, vehicles and documents as authorities investigated an alleged scheme involving false agricultural subsidy claims
Hellenic Train will restore direct daily passenger services between northern Greece’s second-largest city and Florina, ending the temporary bus replacement on the route.
A 52-year-old woman in Thessaloniki has described the terrifying moments she endured during a violent assault inside her business, as a 25-year-old suspect faces multiple criminal charges and remains in custody
Police in northern Greece arrested a 30-year-old man after he allegedly confessed to murdering his 67-year-old father following a violent argument inside their family home
The bird repeatedly swooped at pedestrians after its chick was found on a city sidewalk, prompting an unusual rescue effort by a local shop owner.
Despite strong online visibility, the debut gathering of “Hope for Democracy” drew a smaller-than-expected crowd, as supporters hailed Maria Karystianou’s call for political change and justice.
Five suspects have been arrested in an ongoing operation targeting a criminal group allegedly involved in robberies, burglaries and vehicle thefts, with authorities also seizing weapons during the raids
The 30-year-old was stopped during a road safety operation after allegedly driving more than 120 km/h above the speed limit, leading to a hefty fine, a one-year license suspension and criminal charges
Authorities in Thessaloniki say thousands of tons of bulky waste are being abandoned across the city, including unusual items ranging from broken coffins to medical testing materials.
A 37-year-old was freed under restrictive conditions after police found footage of unsuspecting women recorded in public spaces and a sports facility
The two passengers, a Nepali and a Pakistani national, had crossed illegally into Greece from Turkey
Authorities in northern Greece recovered the body of a 54-year-old man from the Loudias River after two suspects allegedly confessed to killing him over a dispute involving stolen pigeons.