A 22-year-old Romanian migrant smuggler was arrested yesterday in Thessaloniki, as part of the Hellenic Police's checks to identify individuals involved in the illegal transportation of foreigners.

A homemade explosive device exploded Monday morning outside the home of ruling New Democracy Member of Parliament Stratos Simopoulos in Thessaloniki, causing property damage but no injuries, authorities reported.

The authorities have moved forward with the investigation of a homicide case that occurred five years ago in Efkarpia, Thessaloniki.