Crime & Safety · Greece

ND official's mother dies from injuries in Thessaloniki arson attacks.

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A 72-year-old woman who was hospitalized after sustaining injuries in arson attacks in Thessaloniki has died.
The attacks targeted properties belonging to officials from the New Democracy party.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes as residents were warned to evacuate as flames enveloped their building.
The Anti-Terrorism Unit is conducting an investigation into the incidents surrounding the attacks.
The injuries sustained by the victim included extensive burns from the fire caused by the incendiary devices.

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A 72-year-old woman, mother of an official from Greece's ruling New Democracy party, has died in the hospital after suffering extensive burns in a series of arson attacks in Thessaloniki. The attacks occurred early on July 2, 2026, and targeted residential buildings linked to government officials. Eyewitnesses described moments of chaos and panic as residents, including the deceased, attempted to escape the flames engulfing their homes.

Reports indicate that the assaults involved incendiary devices, causing significant distress among the affected tenants. One resident recounted the moments of terror when alarms were raised, urging people to evacuate. As investigations are ongoing, the Greek Anti-Terrorism Unit is probing the incidents, seeking to identify those responsible for the attacks. The attack that resulted in the death of the elderly woman has sparked outrage and concern regarding the safety of public officials and their families.

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