A chilling incident is unfolding in Thessaloniki after a body was discovered inside a ventilation shaft at a commercial building housing the U.S. Consulate in the city. The discovery occurred on the morning of Tuesday, 30 June 2026, at the building located on Tsimiski Street — a prominent downtown thoroughfare known for its mix of diplomatic missions and retail spaces.
Emergency Response and Ongoing Investigation
Emergency services, including EKAB (the National Center for Emergency Help) and the Hellenic Fire Service, were dispatched to assist with the recovery of the body. Authorities have not yet confirmed the victim’s gender or identity. Police are treating the case as highly sensitive and are examining all possible scenarios — including the possibility of homicide.
Preliminary reports suggest the deceased may be a woman who fell from the seventh floor of the building. Law enforcement units have cordoned off the area and launched a full investigation. Forensic teams and criminal investigators are on site, conducting initial examinations and collecting evidence.