Crimes

Man, 19, faces felony charges for cutting metro cables

A 19-year-old man was facing felony charges on Wednesday for allegedly cutting cables on the Athens metro on Saturday.

According to transport authorities, the man was spotted by police officers cutting wires near an electric substation close to Line 1's Iraklio stop and was arrested after attempting to flee.

Broken systems: The crisis in social services and mental healthcare

How can it be explained that while dozens of psychologists and social workers are hired at schools, violence among minors continues to escalate? Why are there so many shelters for abused women, hotlines and panic buttons, but the links in the bloody chain of femicide are multiplying?

23-year-old in critical condition after being attacked by ‘trapper’

A 23-year-old man, who had been beaten by two suspects in Thessaloniki on Friday, remains hospitalized in critical condition after sustaining severe injuries.

The victim was assaulted by two men in the earlier hours Friday. One of the alleged suspects is a well-known trap music artist. 

Complaints in Greece about illegal content online rose 18.5% in 2023

Complaints about illegal content on the Internet increased 18.5% in 2023, compared with the previous year, with most of them relating to financial fraud, according to data released on Wednesday by SafeLine.gr, the Greek Safer Internet Center of the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas.

Disturbing Trends: 20+ Women Lost to Domestic Violence in Bulgaria Last Year

Last year witnessed a tragic toll of over 20 women losing their lives to domestic violence in Bulgaria, with nearly 1,400 reported cases of such abuse. The concerning figures were revealed during a dedicated conference aimed at addressing the pressing issue.

Bomb Threats Spark Urgent Nationwide Response in Bulgaria

The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Bulgaria has initiated a comprehensive nationwide operation in response to alarming bomb threats received via email targeting various schools. The operation, which commenced early in the morning before the start of classes, involves thorough checks of educational institutions across different cities.

Man, 23, arrested in Megara for alleged assault on partner’s 4-year-old son

A 23-year-old Roma has been arrested in Megara, western Attica, facing charges of manslaughter and grievous bodily harm in connection with the brutal assault on his partner's 4-year-old son. The mother, who reported the stepfather to the police for the assault on her child, asserted that the man targeted the minor "because he did not want [the child]."

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