Retired officer accused of poisoning cats; other incidents reported across Greece

A retired police officer faces accusations of poisoning stray cats with poisoned bait in the Ano Toumba area of Thessaloniki. The individual was summoned to appear before an investigator and was subsequently released without any restrictive conditions, with the prosecutor's agreement. This incident is part of a series of events reported in Greece. In Rethymno, a physical altercation erupted between young Greek men and German tourists at a nightclub. Police intervened to de-escalate the situation, leading to some individuals being taken in for questioning, though no arrests were made. Separately, the Fire Service responded to a blaze at the old landfill in Nea Kios, Argolida. The burning of waste and flammable materials generated dense smoke and multiple hotspots, complicating firefighting efforts. The region of Nafplio is mourning the death of a nurse who suffered a fatal cardiac arrest while on duty at the city's hospital. Despite the efforts of medical and nursing staff, the 55-year-old could not be revived amidst high-pressure conditions in the emergency department. In Patras, a tragic incident occurred where a 17-month-old infant died hours after being admitted to the University Hospital. The child, who resided with his mother in the Kato Achaia area, had presented with severe respiratory problems.