# Wolf management concerns in Greece

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wolf-management-concerns-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-11-05T18:13:19.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Periklis Mirtsas, a professor at the University of Thessaly, has called for the establishment of unified protocols to manage wolves in urban, suburban, and coastal tourist areas. Mirtsas noted that while wolves are vital to biodiversity, their increasing presence in populated areas due to food access from waste increases risks to human safety. He argued that authorities should implement proactive management strategies rather than waiting for injuries to occur.

Following these calls, reports emerged from the Palea Giannitsa region of Western Phthiotis regarding close encounters between wolves and humans. Hunters reported that wolves showed little fear of human presence, with some animals remaining calm even when shots were fired into the air to deter them. Local residents and livestock farmers have expressed growing concern over the proximity of predators to settlements, citing fears that the animals' behavior could lead to attacks.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-05: Phthiotis, Greece: Wolves approach hunters near residential areas

Hunters in Phthiotis, Greece, report close encounters with wolves that remain unbothered by gunfire or shouting, sparking local fears of potential human attacks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/phthiotis-greece-wolves-approach-hunters-near-residential-areas

### 2026-10-29: University professor calls for wolf management protocols in Greece

University of Thessaly professor Periklis Mirtsas urges Greece to implement formal protocols for managing wolf presence in populated and tourist areas to ensure both wildlife protection and human safety.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-professor-calls-for-wolf-management-protocols-in-greece

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