Wildfire forces evacuations near Thessaloniki, Greece
#GreeceWildfires #ThessalonikiA fast-moving wildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced evacuations of three suburbs and a special-needs facility. A 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze. Over 115 firefighters battled the flames, which spread rapidly but spared homes. read more
Firebomb attacks in Greece injure five, target politicians
#Greece #ThessalonikiPre-dawn firebomb attacks in Thessaloniki targeted residences of Greece's governing New Democracy party, injuring five. Crude devices using camping gas canisters were used, with one parliamentary candidate's mother in intensive care. read more