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The Latest Breaking News from Thessaloniki

Tourist spots across Europe hit by wildfires as Greece warns of toxic smoke

Greece has avoided the heatwave but fires rage on

The Independent UK

Residents told to evacuate as fast-moving wildfire nears Greece’s second-largest city

Residents of three small suburbs north of Thessaloniki were ordered to leave their homes as the blaze spread rapidly

The Independent UK

Attackers target homes of Greek ruling party figures killing one person, police say

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed "outrage and anger" at what he called a "cowardly, terrorist and murderous attack."

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Two dead as wildfires gut house in northern Greece as village evacuated

A 5km-long blaze outside Thessaloniki spread fast amid dry conditions and follows an unprecedented heatwave across Europe

The Independent UK

Greek Wildfire Kills Two and Forces 4,000 Residents to Evacuate Near Thessaloniki

A wildfire in northern Greece has killed two people and forced 4,000 residents to evacuate near Thessaloniki. Firefighters have controlled the main fire front, but flare-ups continue.

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Ryanair issues angry statement against Fraport Greece for Thessaloniki and ‘the German monopoly’

Low-cost airline accuses airport operator Fraport of keeping for itself the tax cut decided by the Greek government and calls on Greece to 'break Fraport's monopoly'.

Euronews

Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade Thessaloniki airport

Protesters have argued the delays amount to collective punishment, leaving honest farmers in debt and unable to plant their fields for next season.

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Greek police fire tear gas at protesting farmers threatening to blockade airport

Riot police have fired tear gas at farmers attempting to block the main access road to the international airport in Greece’s second-largest city Thessaloniki

The Independent UK

Greek prime minister unveils broad tax-cuts package in keynote policy speech

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled a 1.6 billion-euro ($1.87 billion) tax cuts package in a keynote speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair

The Independent UK

British man forces pilot into emergency landing after 'punching' Turkish passenger in flight rampage

The flight from Manchester to Antalya unexpectedly landed in Thessaloniki following the assault

Evening Standard

This overlooked region of Greece is perfect for a chilled-out short break

Halkidiki might have a reputation for its superclubs, but Emilee Tombs discovers the Greek destination is also ideal for a relaxing beach break with friends

The Independent UK

Two wounded in Greece after explosion at home of prison guard official

Target of the explosion, Konstantinos Varsamis, is unharmed after ‘cowardly attack’ in Thessaloniki

The Guardian - UK

More bodies of executed civil war-era prisoners uncovered under Greek city park

Local officials say another series of unmarked graves — this one containing 14 individuals — has been dug up in a park in the suburb of Neapolis-Sykies, near the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki

The Independent UK

Turkish nationals appear in Greek court after shooting incident with police in Thessaloniki

Five Turkish nationals have appeared in court in northern Greece following a wave of police raids and arrests triggered by a shooting incident reportedly targeting Greek intelligence officers

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Woman dies in Greece after bomb explodes in her hands during attempted attack

The 38-year-old was reportedly attempting to leave the explosive device outside a bank in Thessaloniki

Euronews

US citizen faces extradition from Greece for alleged role in online child exploitation ring

A suspect identified as Leonidas Varagiannis, 21, was arrested in Thessaloniki for allegedly leading an online child exploitation group known as "764 Inferno". He denies the charges and opposes extradition to the US.

The Independent UK

The chance discovery of a mass grave opens up old wounds in Greece

As many as 400 Yedi Kule prisoners were executed

The Independent UK

Out with Santorini, Mykonos and the Acropolis – in with these new Aegean gems for the ultimate Greece holiday

These Greek spots promise stunning scenery and authentic experiences – without the crowds and the price tag, says Elise Morton

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TV tonight: an epic Greek train adventure with Alice Roberts

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Ancient Marble Statue Found Abandoned Near Greek City

Discover the ancient marble statue found near Thessaloniki, Greece, dating back to the Hellenistic era, amidst ongoing archaeological discoveries in the re...

The Independent UK

Greek city of Thessaloniki gets new metro system with driverless trains after years of delays

The metro system in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki has opened featuring driverless trains

The Guardian - UK

‘A blend of ancient and modern’: inside Thessaloniki’s new €3bn metro system

The project, which took 22 years to complete, unearthed more than 300,000 treasures now on display across its subway stations

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