Greece: Infant death investigation, school transport crisis, and teacher sentencing

In Kypseli, a 43-year-old Greek man and his 38-year-old German partner are facing investigation following the discovery of an infant's body in a freezer within an Airbnb apartment. Forensic examinations revealed approximately 10 wounds from a sharp object, with four occurring before death. While the parents claim the infant died of natural causes and the wounds occurred while attempting to break ice to remove the body from the freezer, authorities are investigating the case as infanticide.

In Thessaloniki, a crisis regarding student transportation is threatening the start of the school year. Over 16,500 students in the Thessaloniki prefecture lack confirmed transport arrangements after bus operators failed to participate in recent tenders. Local mayors have expressed deep concern, with some suggesting schools may need to switch to remote learning if a solution is not reached by September 11.

A 58-year-old teacher in Larissa has been sentenced to nine years in prison for the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old student and the possession of child pornography. The court ruled that the sentence is not suspended, meaning the defendant will return to custody. The crimes occurred at a school in the Larissa region during 2025.