October 13, 2026

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Bloody fight in Thessaloniki: police check citizens of Congo and Nigeria


In the Cordelio area in western Thessaloniki, a fight with sharp objects. Two people were injured.

The incident occurred on the evening of Friday, July 10. According to initial information from local media, the conflict involved a group of people of African descent, and knives were used during the clash.

Reinforced police and the ΕΚΑΒ brigade arrived at the scene. The wounded were given first aid, after which they were taken to the emergency hospital. Information about the severity of their condition has not yet been published.

According to Makedoniathe circumstances of the conflict and the reasons for its occurrence remain unknown.

Police check two foreigners

According to later information Thes.grafter a report of a fight, police found two men – citizens of Congo and Nigeria.

When checked, no knives or other dangerous objects were found on them. Both were taken to the police department to check their documents and the legality of their stay in Greece.

It is not clear at this time whether these men were injured or what role each may have played in the conflict. The investigation continues and the identities of other possible participants are being established.



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