Three arrested for arson attacks on New Democracy officials

On July 10, 2026, Greek authorities announced the arrest of three individuals in connection with a series of triple arson attacks. The incidents took place on July 1, 2026, targeting the residences of several officials from the New Democracy party. The attacks resulted in the death of Vagia Nestora, mother of politician Afroditi Nestora, and left four other people injured. The Counter-Terrorism Unit initiated a major operation in Thessaloniki and Crete to track down the suspects. Further investigations and residential searches are ongoing across these regions as law enforcement continues to piece together the events. The Greek Police confirmed the current status of the arrests while the Counter-Terrorism Unit maintains an active presence. The reports from RIC Radio, APE, and Iefimerida are consistent regarding the scale of the operation and the nature of the crimes.