Greek anti-terrorist police arrested three individuals in connection with firebomb attacks targeting New Democracy politicians. One attack on July 1 resulted in the death of a 72-year-old woman in Thessaloniki.
Three pre-dawn firebomb attacks targeting residences of New Democracy party members in Thessaloniki hospitalized five people. Crude explosive devices caused burns and smoke inhalation, with one car owned by a parliamentary candidate reportedly targeted.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and UC Berkeley are launching the nonpartisan Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy in January. The institute will focus on strengthening democratic institutions, promoting human rights, and addressing societal challenges, with Pelosi co-teaching a course.
Senior Greek officials are considering an early election in the fall, rather than next year, due to falling support for Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's New Democracy party amid scandals and economic woes. While polls show New Democracy leading, the party is weighing whether to call a vote before the opposition can unite.
