Infant found dead in abandoned house in Xanthi

On the morning of Monday, May 11, 2026, authorities discovered the body of a newborn infant in an abandoned house located in a settlement near Xanthi, Greece. Local law enforcement officers from the Xanthi Crimes Division have arrested the infant's mother in connection with the incident. She is currently facing charges of exposing a minor to danger. The exact circumstances surrounding the infant's death remain under investigation. A forensic examination and autopsy are scheduled to be conducted to determine the cause of death. The autopsy will also clarify whether the infant was born alive or if the death occurred due to subsequent events. Authorities are continuing their inquiries into the case.