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Trial Begins for Brutal Femicide of Pregnant Woman in Thessaloniki

The trial for the brutal femicide of 41-year-old pregnant woman Georgia, whose body was found in a trunk in January 2024, began today at the Mixed Jury Court of Edessa. The two accused, her 39-year-old partner and his 34-year-old friend, face charges including manslaughter, robbery, and illegal weapon possession. The crime occurred in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, with security footage linking the defendants to the crime scene. Georgia was fatally stabbed, and the two men allegedly killed her to rob her. Both remain in custody as the trial proceeds.

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Thessaloniki is set to introduce a new transit map in December

Thessaloniki is set to roll out a new transit map on December 1, following the debut of the city's metro system. The revised plan, aiming to ease congestion and enhance passenger service, includes adjustments to bus routes and terminal stops, along with the introduction of a new airport line. The effectiveness of these changes will be evaluated post-implementation, with further updates anticipated as the metro extends to Kalamaria by late 2025.