Director of neurology department at 424 General Military Hospital found dead

On the morning of Wednesday, September 23, 2026, the director of the Neurology Clinic at the 424 General Military Hospital in Thessaloniki was found deceased in his office. The victim was a 58-year-old colonel whose body was discovered by his military medical colleagues who subsequently alerted the authorities.

Police forces from the Pavlos Melas department arrived at the scene to conduct an initial investigation into the circumstances of the death. Preliminary findings indicate that there are no signs of criminal activity or physical trauma from weapons. Authorities currently lean toward the theory that the officer passed away due to natural causes, possibly a sudden cardiac arrest.

The body has been transferred to the Forensic Service of Thessaloniki, where an autopsy and necropsy will be performed to determine the exact cause of death. Further investigation is ongoing to confirm these initial assessments.