# Thessaloniki terrorism and arson investigation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thessaloniki-terrorism-and-arson-investigation
> Updated: 2026-10-15T09:30:26.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 3.

Authorities in Thessaloniki are investigating a fatal attack on the Nestora family home involving gas canisters, which resulted in the death of Vagia Nestora, mother of politician Aphrodite Nestora.

Criminal charges against two suspects, aged 29 and 26, have been upgraded to include terrorism-related offenses, such as terrorist organization, attempted murder, explosion, and arson. Two additional co-defendants—a 24-year-old apartment owner and a 25-year-old who allegedly handled keys to the property—are also being held in custody. Aphrodite Nestora characterized the incident as a “highly organized and systematic ambush designed to cause death.”

Investigators are also examining potential links between this attack and two other arson incidents targeting the homes of Zisis Ioakeimovitch and Savvas Anastasiadis that occurred on the same day. The attack involved an improvised explosive device composed of gas canisters and flammable liquid, which also caused injuries to several family members.

In recent developments, a 24-year-old student and owner of the apartment used during the attack provided a supplementary statement to an investigating magistrate. The suspect denied involvement in the killing, claiming he was unaware of the true purpose for which the premises were being used. Despite this denial, he remains in custody as the indictment is expanded to include charges of murder with potential intent, involvement in a terrorist organization, possession of explosives, explosion, and arson.

## Claims

- Two suspects, aged 29 and 26, are alleged to be the physical perpetrators of the attack on the Nestora family home. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Criminal charges against the suspects have been upgraded to include offenses related to terrorism laws. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Two additional co-defendants, a 24-year-old apartment owner and a 25-year-old, are also in custody. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The investigation links the incident to two other arson attacks on the homes of Zisis Ioakeimovitch and Savvas Anastasiadis. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Aphrodite Nestora described the attack as a highly organized and systematic ambush intended to kill. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Thessaloniki: Suspect denies involvement in Vagia Nestor murder

A 24-year-old suspect provided a supplementary statement in Thessaloniki regarding the fatal gas canister attack on Vagia Nestor, the mother of politician Aphrodite Nestor.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-suspect-denies-involvement-in-vagia-nestor-murder

### 2026-10-06: Thessaloniki terrorism probe: Four suspects held in Nestora family attack

Four suspects are in custody following a fatal, organized attack on the Nestora family home in Thessaloniki. Charges have been upgraded to include terrorism-related offenses.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-suspects-face-upgraded-terrorism-charges-in-nestora-family-attack

### 2026-09-30: Thessaloniki police arrest Serbian national suspected of assassination plot

Greek police arrested a Serbian national in Thessaloniki suspected of entering the country to carry out a planned assassination. The suspect was wanted internationally via an Interpol red notice.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-serbian-national-arrested-under-red-notice

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