Naousa

Elderly man found dead after farm machine accident

An elderly man was found unresponsive after being crushed by a tractor on his property near the northern city of Naousa, Imathia.

Initial reports indicate he was working when, under unclear circumstances, he was fatally injured by the tractor.

Six firefighters with two vehicles attended at the scene.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident.

3.8-magnitude quake shakes Imathia

A light earthquake was recorded on Friday morning east of the northern Greek town of Naousa, in Imathia, according to a reading of the Seismological Station of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

The epicentre of the 3.8-magnitude tremor recorded at 9.33 a.m. was eight kilometres east of the town of Naousa.

Teen injured in hit-and-run in northern Greece

A 12-year-old boy was injured when his bicycle was hit by a passing car in the city of Naousa, central Macedonia.

The incident took place on Tuesday night, according to state-run news agency ANA-MPA. The boy was transferred to the Ippokratio Hospital in Thessaloniki for treatment, although it was not clear what his injuries were.

Local police is investigating the incident.