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Four arrested for suspected looting in fire-hit settlement

Four people have been arrested for suspected looting in the settlement of Neos Voutzas, east of Athens, which was ravaged by fire.

The suspects, aged between 22 and 26, were arrested by members of the Greek Police's motorcycle-riding DIAS squad after breaking into a home evacuated during the deadly inferno.

The fire has so far claimed the lives of 76 people.

Two injured as car crashes into supermarket in Halkidiki

A 72-year-old motorist lost control of her vehicle on Friday and crashed into the glass facade of a supermarket in the town of Halkidiki, northern Greece, hitting two women, aged 59 and 85, police said.

The elder victim was transferred to a local hospital for treatment for minor injuries, according to police.

Playing with lives on our roads

A few nights ago, I was about to step off the sidewalk to cross the road outside my home when a car hurtled past me. I was startled - not because I was more distracted than usual but because the vehicle was speeding illegally up a one-way street. I caught a glimpse of young people inside. They may have been laughing. I don't know if they even saw me. I felt despair and anger.

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