Thessaloniki

A Ryanair passenger was nearly sucked out of a plane at 16,000 feet after a window failed following takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece. Experts attributed the incident to an engine part striking the window, causing decompression. The 61-year-old Serbian passenger, Ljubisa Karović, sustained injuries but was helped by his wife and others to remain inside the cabin.

A piece of an engine broke off a Ryanair Boeing 737 NG shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece, on July 10, smashing a window. US investigators have taken over the probe into the incident.

U.S. aviation investigators are leading the probe into a Ryanair flight incident where a window dislodged during takeoff, causing a man to be partially sucked out of the plane. The flight, operated by Malta Air from Greece to Germany, turned back to Thessaloniki due to cabin decompression and an engine issue, with the passenger sustaining injuries.

U.S. investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) are leading the probe into a Ryanair flight operated by Malta Air where a window dislodged, causing a man to be partially sucked out and injured. The incident occurred in Greek airspace on a flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen, with the NTSB taking over from Greece's Hellenic Air and Rail Safety Investigation Authority. The Boeing 737-800 experienced rapid decompression, leading to the passenger's injuries and the plane's emergency return.

US investigators are leading the probe into a Ryanair flight incident where a man was partially sucked out of a dislodged window, causing injuries. The investigation shifted from Greece to the US after determining the event occurred in Greek airspace, involving a Malta Air-operated Boeing 737-800 flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen.

A man was partially sucked out of a dislodged airplane window shortly after takeoff on a Ryanair-operated flight from Greece to Germany, but fellow passengers pulled him back. The plane returned to the Greek airport, and the 61-year-old passenger sustained injuries. The incident triggered cabin decompression and an ongoing investigation involving international aviation authorities.

A man was nearly sucked out of a 'detached' window on a Ryanair flight. The incident occurred at Makedonia airport in Thessaloniki, Greece, on May 7, 2026.

A Ryanair flight made an emergency landing after a window dislodged, partially sucking a man out of the aircraft. Passengers helped pull him back in, and he was hospitalized with friction burns but is in good condition. The flight, intended for Germany from Thessaloniki, returned due to the incident, which is under investigation.

A passenger was injured after a window broke mid-flight on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany, causing the plane to return to Thessaloniki. The 61-year-old received medical treatment for neck, shoulder, and friction burns. A replacement aircraft later transported passengers to Germany.

A passenger on a Ryanair flight was partially sucked out of the plane after a window dislodged midair, forcing the flight to return to Thessaloniki, Greece. Other passengers restrained the injured man, who was later treated for shock and injuries. An investigation into the incident is underway.

A Ryanair passenger was injured when a cabin window dislodged midair during a flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany. The plane diverted back to Thessaloniki, where the passenger received medical assistance. A replacement aircraft later completed the journey with a four-hour delay.

A man was nearly sucked out of a 'detached' window on a Ryanair flight mid-air while traveling from Greece to Germany. Other passengers pulled him back inside, and he was hospitalized with friction burns but is in good condition.

Greek anti-terror police arrested three individuals linked to recent attacks targeting ruling party politicians, including a car explosion that killed one woman. Two more arrests were made in connection to a 2010 firebomb attack that killed three people.

Greek anti-terrorist police arrested three individuals for firebomb attacks targeting conservative New Democracy party members in Thessaloniki, which killed the 72-year-old mother of parliamentary candidate Afroditi Nestora and injured four others. The attacks occurred on July 1, 2026, and are part of a broader history of politically motivated violence in Greece.

Greek anti-terrorist police arrested three individuals linked to a firebomb attack that killed the mother of conservative politician Afroditi Nestora and injured four others. The July 1 attack in Thessaloniki targeted homes of New Democracy party members, using crude bombs made with camping gas canisters. Greece has a history of politically motivated violence involving similar devices.

Wildfires in southern Europe have forced thousands to flee, burning over 50,000 acres across Portugal, Spain, France, and Greece. The fires disrupted the Tour de France, banned spectators from a stage, and were linked to rising temperatures and climate change.

A fast-moving wildfire broke out in Greece's second-largest city, Thessaloniki, on July 4, forcing evacuations in three suburbs. A 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze after his vehicle produced sparks, with strong winds aiding the fire's rapid spread.

Wildfires are raging in Portugal, Greece, and Spain, with toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant in Greece prompting residents to stay indoors. Spain and Italy have sent reinforcements to Portugal to combat a massive blaze, while Greece faces multiple fires, including one near Thessaloniki that damaged businesses and homes. A 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting a fire through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents to stay indoors, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for suspected negligence in starting a blaze that damaged homes and businesses.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy providing reinforcements. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant in Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing a blaze through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece are battling wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. In Greece, toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki prompted residents to stay indoors, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly starting the fire through negligence.

Hundreds of firefighters in Portugal and Greece combat wildfires, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal. Toxic smoke from a burning recycling plant near Thessaloniki, Greece, forced residents indoors, while a blaze in central Portugal has burned over 12,000 hectares. A 76-year-old man was arrested in Greece for allegedly starting a fire through negligence.

A fast-moving wildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece, sparked evacuations in three suburbs and a facility for people with special needs. The fire, which began in a mountainous ravine, spread quickly through brush, damaged businesses, and led to the arrest of a 76-year-old suspect. Firefighters and volunteers are battling the blaze amid strong winds.

A fast-moving wildfire near Thessaloniki, Greece, sparked evacuations in three suburbs and spread through brush, damaging businesses but not residences. Over 115 firefighters and 38 fire engines are battling the blaze, which is hindered by strong winds. Additional wildfires are burning in the Halkidiki Peninsula and Kilkis.

Wildfires in Greece killed a father and his 12-year-old son and prompted evacuations in two villages as firefighters and aircraft battled the blazes. The fires also led to the deployment of 135 firefighters and 25 aircraft in central Greece, with three other wildfires quickly contained. Greece is using satellite technology to monitor wildfires amid ongoing challenges from climate change.

Firebomb attacks occurred in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, targeting residences of governing party members. The attacks between 4 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. used crude explosive devices made with camping gas canisters.

Three pre-dawn firebomb attacks in Thessaloniki, Greece, targeted residences of members of the governing New Democracy party, injuring five people. The attacks used crude explosive devices made with camping gas canisters, with the last incident causing vehicle fires and burns to a parliamentary candidate and her mother. Similar attacks by militant groups against political figures or authority symbols have occurred previously in Greece.