A 42-year-old foreign national and a 45-year-old Greek woman were arrested on Wednesday in Agia Paraskevi, accused of involvement in the illegal pet trade. Three more individuals, including a veterinarian, have been identified and are currently wanted.

The country is experiencing a heatwave, with the mercury hitting red and celebrated cartoonist Arkas reminding us that these days we need to take care to protect animals as well.

A landmark presidential decree finally establishing an all-embracing legal framework in Greece covering house pets and strays alike appears headed towards realization.