55-year-old man fined in Thessaloniki for abandoning kittens

On June 6, 2026, police officers from the Thessaloniki Direct Action Directorate arrested a 55-year-old man for abandoning nine kittens in a plot of land in the Kalamaria area. Local authorities confirmed the arrest following reports that the abandonment was witnessed. The individual faces administrative sanctions for animal abuse and neglect. Specifically, nine fines of 30,000 euros each were imposed, totaling 270,000 euros for the animal abuse charges. Additionally, the man was fined 300 euros for failing to place mandatory electronic identification tags on the animals. The incident has been documented by multiple media outlets including Politis News and Philenews, which both confirm the cumulative penalty of 270,300 euros. The legal proceedings remain in accordance with current Greek legislation regarding the protection and welfare of pets.