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A tragic murder-suicide in Nea Smyrni is currently under investigation by Hellenic Police, with evidence pointing towards a femicide. A man reportedly ambushed a 45-year-old woman, fatally shot her, and then took his own life. Witnesses reported hearing multiple gunshots, and authorities are examining the scenario. In other domestic news, a wildfire that erupted in Proti, Serres, is showing signs of improvement, with investigators considering a lightning strike as a possible cause. Meanwhile, the prolonged heatwave continues across the country, with meteorologists warning of its tiring and long-lasting nature as temperatures are expected to reach up to 42°C in some areas. The Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, also reiterated that dialogue with Turkey does not equate to concessions, in a message regarding debt repayment. Internationally, Greek media is reporting on former US President Donald Trump's statements claiming the Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory,' which has drawn warnings of significant reaction from Iran.

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A murder-suicide incident in Nea Smyrni is under police investigation, with authorities suspecting femicide. A man allegedly ambushed and shot a 45-year-old woman before committing suicide. Witnesses reported hearing three gunshots, and the Hellenic Police are examining the circumstances of the crime.

News247: Nea Smyrni: Police Investigate Murder-Suicide

Following a murder-suicide incident in Nea Smyrni, Greek police are investigating the circumstances behind the crime.

Ναυτεμπορική: Femicide in Nea Smyrni: Perpetrator Kills Himself After Fatal Attack

A woman was killed in Nea Smyrni, with the perpetrator committing suicide after the act.

in.gr: Femicide suspected in Nea Smyrni: Man killed 45-year-old woman and then himself

Evidence suggests a femicide in Nea Smyrni where a man allegedly killed a 45-year-old woman before taking his own life. The incident is being treated as an ambush.

Kathimerini: She killed her and committed suicide - What Hellenic Police are investigating

In Neo Smyrni, a man allegedly ambushed a woman at the entrance of an apartment building, shot her, and then turned the gun on himself. Authorities are examining the scenario.

News247: Nea Smyrni: 'I Heard Three Gunshots Seconds Apart'

A witness in Nea Smyrni describes hearing three gunshots with brief intervals during a recent incident.

The situation regarding a wildfire in Proti, Serres, is improving, with investigators now considering a lightning strike as a potential cause for the blaze.

in.gr: Wildfire in Serres: Situation improving, lightning strike considered as cause

The situation of the wildfire in Proti, Serres is improving, and investigators are considering lightning as a potential cause for the fire.

A prolonged heatwave continues to affect Greece, with temperatures expected to reach up to 42 degrees Celsius nationwide. Konstantinos Lagouvardos, Director of the National Observatory of Athens, described the current heatwave as tiring and long-lasting, advising caution.

News247: Heatwave Continues Across Greece with Temperatures Up to 42°C

A prolonged heatwave is affecting Greece, with temperatures expected to reach up to 42 degrees Celsius nationwide.

in.gr: Heatwave continues: Expert warns of prolonged and tiring heat

Meteorologist Lagouvardos describes the current heatwave as tiring and long-lasting, advising caution as temperatures are expected to reach 40°C.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis stated that engaging in dialogue with Turkey does not imply making concessions, and sent a message to Turkey regarding debt repayment during his weekly address.

News247: Mitsotakis: 'Dialogue with Turkey Does Not Mean Concession'

Prime Minister Mitsotakis stated that engaging in dialogue with Turkey does not imply making concessions.

Ναυτεμπορική: Greek PM's Debt Repayment Message to Turkey

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis sent a message to Turkey regarding debt repayment, as part of his weekly address.

A driver in Corfu has been arrested after an incident where they hit a dog with their vehicle, which was captured on video.

News247: Corfu: Driver Arrested for Hitting Dog

A driver in Corfu has been arrested after hitting a dog with his vehicle; the incident was captured on video.

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