The Central Archaeological Council (CAS) approved by a majority the request of "Attiko Metro SA" to temporarily remove and reposition antiquities in 'Venizelos' station as part of the construction of the Thessaloniki metro.

Police arrested 29 suspects in a barrage of assaults that occurred shortly before midnight in central Thessaloniki shops. All the defendants were released after their examination, as nothing was found against them.

A shooting incident took place late Monday night, in the center of Thessaloniki, very close to the Christmas village set up by the municipality at the Courts Square.