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Greece Buries Victim of Political Arson Attack as Probe Continues

Balkan Insight

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July 9, 2026

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Greece Buries Victim of Political Arson Attack as Probe Continues

Funeral held for 72-year-old victim of bomb attacks targeting ruling New Democracy party officials, as police continue the hunt for the unknown perpetrators.

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Kathimerini

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· Jul 1, 2026

Gas canister attacks target homes of ND party officials in Thessaloniki

Authorities in Thessaloniki are investigating a series of early morning attacks involving gas canisters that targeted the homes of three officials linked to Greece’s ruling New Democracy party, local media reported.

Times of India

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· Jun 26, 2026

Greece turns to space technology: AI-powered satellites begin tracking wildfires

Greece is pioneering a new defense against wildfires with a constellation of four compact satellites. These space-based eyes, equipped with thermal sensors, detect nascent blazes as small as four meters, providing crucial early warnings. Integrated with AI, the system prioritizes threats, enabling faster response and potentially saving lives and property amidst escalating fire seasons.

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jun 27, 2026

Ukraine hits defence plant in Russia’s Volgograd region

Ukrainian-made Flamingo missiles hit a plant producing artillery systems and components for missile ​launch systems in Russia’s Volgograd region overnight, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ‌said on Saturday. The strikes caused a fire at the premises of the Titan-Barrikady plant, he said on the Telegram app. Ukraine’s SBU security service also said its ​drones attacked the “Vtorovo” [] The post Ukraine hits defence plant in Russia’s Volgograd region appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jun 30, 2026

Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead

A major wildfire was continuing to burn on Tuesday afternoon in the Oreokastro municipality, north of Thessaloniki, after breaking out in the Derveni area and spreading rapidly towards Liti. Greek authorities sent a 112 emergency alert ordering residents in Liti to evacuate towards the village football ground, as flames moved close to the first homes [] The post Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead appeared first on ProtoThema English.

The Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

Firebomb attacks in northern Greek city target residences of governing party members

Pre-dawn firebomb attacks in Greece have targeted members of the governing New Democracy party

Reuters

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· Jul 6, 2026

Overnight wildfire engulfs factories in Greece

Greek authorities were battling a wildfire in an agricultural and forested area near Oreokastro, north of Thessaloniki. The fire spread rapidly, burning forested areas near industrial facilities and completely destroying two factories. #wildfire #firefighter #fire #thessaloniki #greece #News #Reuters #Newsfeed 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

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Related coverage for "Greece Buries Victim of Political Arson Attack as Probe Continues": Kathimerini — Gas canister attacks target homes of ND party officials in Thessaloniki. Times of India — Greece turns to space technology: AI-powered satellites begin tracking wildfires. Egyptian Gazette — Ukraine hits defence plant in Russia’s Volgograd region. Proto Thema - English — Oreokastro wildfire threatens homes near Thessaloniki as Liti is evacuated; one man found dead. The Independent — Firebomb attacks in northern Greek city target residences of governing party members. Reuters — Overnight wildfire engulfs factories in Greece