Neapoli-Sykies

Police in Thessaloniki are investigating the vandalism of a monument to the Greeks of Pontus and Asia Minor in which a metal sculpture attached to it was removed and stolen.

The Monument of Pontic and Asia Minor Hellenism, which comprises a six-meter inclined column, topped by seven illuminated birds, was erected in the Municipality of Neapoli-Sykies in 2023.

A mayor of one of Thessaloniki's municipalities has highlighted the presence of up to 9,000 wild boars in the area, warning that their number could jump four times that in two years unless measures are taken to control them.

Authorities in the northern port city of Thessaloniki have warned the public to be wary of dangerous dog packs roaming the Seich Sou forest, a popular area among locals, after a recent string of attacks.

With just over 60 percent of votes counted on Monday morning, the conservative New Democracy-backed candidate for Thessaloniki mayor Nikos Tachiaos was projected to secure 22.56 percent while Constantinos Zervas and Giorgos Orphanos fought it out for second place with 14.76 percent and 14.41 percent respectively ahead of the runoff next weekend.