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Oreokastro wildfire leaves no active front after overnight battle – Businesses destroyed, four firefighters taken to hospital

Firefighting operations continue at two factories, one producing textiles and the other a recycling plant – Toxic smoke cloud reaches Thessaloniki – 160 firefighters, aerial assets and the Army's "Deucalion" unit remain at the scene

Dramatic night in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki: Evacuation of Filothei & Anthoupoli as homes & factories burn, explosions reported – Army joins firefighting effort (Upd.)

Four firefighters taken to hospital – Three suffering from respiratory problems and one with injuries

More than three suspects may have been involved in fatal Attack on New Democracy officials, Counter-Terrorism Police believe

Investigators are focusing on evidence recovered from the attack scenes, as well as material already collected, in an effort to identify those involved

Tragedy in Oreokastro: Video captures the moment a deadly fire breaks out from a cigarette

The account of the 40-year-old mother who managed to survive, while her husband and son lost their lives, is deeply moving

RE/MAX Greece: Mid-sized homes dominated residential sales in 2025

Half of all homes sold last year measured between 51 and 100 square metres, reflecting buyers' growing preference for practical, cost-effective properties. Thessaloniki showed a distinct trend toward larger apartments, while the rest of Greece presented a more balanced market

Cross-party condemnation after Vagia Nestora dies following Thessaloniki arson attack

From the government to the opposition, a united message condemning the attack that led to the death of the 72-year-old woman

“Perpetrators will be treated as criminals”: Mitsotakis visits Thessaloniki hospital after bomb attack, as President expresses solidarity

"We will find you and bring you to justice," the prime minister declared

Hatzivasileiou: Attacks on New Democracy officials in Thessaloniki are acts of terrorism; those responsible will be held accountable

The deputy foreign minister said the attacks "target human life and every citizen's freedom to publicly defend their beliefs."

Wildfire threatens homes in Oreokastro, Thessaloniki – evacuation alert for Liti – Woman rescued with burns, body found in forest

“The fire approached us from quite a distance on the back side of the mountain, spread quickly, and entered the wooded area above the village,” said the deputy mayor

Rare figurine of Aphrodite emerging from a shell discovered in a cemetery of ancient Thessaloniki

It dates to between 300 and 270 BC and is believed to have been produced by a local terracotta workshop

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