A pack of five wolves that has been approaching the Panorama and Thermi suburbs near Thessaloniki in recent days does not pose a danger to the public, wildlife organization Kallisto said on Tuesday.
The NGO said monitoring data shows the wolves move through sparsely populated areas and avoid humans. It also said that efforts to repel them are ongoing, and advised residents to follow safety guidelines, including securing waste and removing potential food sources that may attract wildlife.
The wolves’ movements may also be linked to a rising number of wild boar populations or other available food sources, Kallisto said.
Since November 2025, the NGO has coordinated with the Thessaloniki Forestry Department, local authorities, and the municipality of Pylaia-Chortiatis under the EU-funded LIFE Wild Wolf program to monitor and manage the pack. Three repelling operations have already been carried out to discourage the wolves from approaching residential areas.