The police said a man handed over a statue that he said he found in a plastic bag among trash bins.
Tag: Thessaloniki (Greece)
Yiannis Boutaris, Vintner, Animal Defender and Greek Mayor, Dies at 82
A colorful figure in Thessaloniki, he tried to reconcile the city’s painful history with its Turkish and Jewish communities, and he extended a hand to his country’s foes.
Search of Train Crash Site in Greece Nears an End
The authorities were planning to start clearing the debris after Greece’s deadliest rail disaster, with some relatives receiving confirmation that their loved ones had died, while others had to wait.
Anger Grows in Greece After Train Crash Kills at Least 57
Interviews reveal the tragic toll on students and workers, with at least 57 people killed. Protesters angry over the rail service’s safety record clashed with the police, and train employees went on strike.
Fire at Covid Ward in Greece Kills 1 and Injures at Least 2
The episode is the latest deadly fire at a hospital ward for coronavirus patients since the pandemic began.
Greece Curbs Coronavirus, Defying Expectations
The Greeks have been dogged by years of instability, but their government’s response to the coronavirus has won praise from citizens.
Violent Thunderstorms Kill at Least 7 in Northern Greece
Six foreigners were said to be among the dead after intense wind and rain hit the Halkidiki region. More than 100 others were injured, officials said.
Riots Flare in Athens on the 10th Anniversary of a Police Killing
Young people with homemade firebombs and riot police with tear gas clashed in the streets of Athens and Thessaloniki on Thursday, after protests over a police shooting unraveled.