Thessaloniki

Eleven arrested in Thessaloniki for illegal street trading

Eleven arrested in Thessaloniki for illegal trade

A police operation in Thessaloniki which started Wednesday and concluded Sunday resulted in the detention of 217 people, 11 of whom were arrested, and the confiscation of 3,788 products.

The 11 arrested persons were charged with violating legislation on street vending,  and between them face 17 charges.

Search for missing fisherman continues

The emergency services in the north of the country are continuing their search for 75-year-old fisherman who was reported missing after failing to return from a fishing trip on a lake.

Firefighters Ptolemaida and Edessa are already at the scene at Lake Vegoritida while a team of divers are expected to arrive from Thessaloniki.

Greece and the EU naval operation in the Red Sea

Greece is set to serve as the headquarters of the EU naval operation in the Red Sea against Iranian-backed Houthi militants, and has also proposed taking command of the mission at sea. Revecca Pedi, an associate professor of international relations at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, joins Thanos Davelis to discuss this latest initiative from Athens and its significance.

Violence breaks out at student demo in downtown Athens 

A student rally in central Athens erupted into violence on Thursday, with protesters clashing with police.

Skirmishes began in front of Parliament on Syntagma Square as protesters tried to breach the security cordon and reach the House, prompting police to deploy tear gas. The situation has reportedly escalated and spread to Vassilissis Sofias Avenue

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