Violence

The contract killing of 54-year-old surveyor Panagiotis Stathis is estimated to have cost up to 100,000 euros, according to officers directly involved in the investigation of the brutal murder in Psychiko.

In one of the first court decisions based on the new legal framework regarding arson, a 63-year-old pensioner who was sentenced to three years in prison and fined 10,000 euros for the fire he caused by negligence in Sidirounta on the island of Chios will remain in custody until the appeal is heard.

The Anti-Terrorism Service announced the arrests of seven suspects in connection with arson attacks on targets of Israeli interest in Athens.

The Hellenic Police's antiterrorist unit arrested seven people for allegedly conducting arson attacks against a synagogue and a hotel, it was announced on Thursday.

Four individuals are accused of an arson attack against a hotel on May 15, while the other three are accused of an attack against a synagogue on June 18.

Orlin Gigov, known for multiple arrests related to violence against women, has been implicated, in the fatal beating of his girlfriend, Ukrainian citizen Silvia Kirkova.

The Family and Social Services Ministry along with the Turkish language body have initiated a joint effort to address the use of everyday expressions containing violent and sexist tone.

Yes, it is a relief when justice works. When domestic abusers pay a price for their actions, when the system follows the legal procedure without discounts due to personal acquaintances or influence from powerful friends.

Within the first quarter of 2024, 1,359 women victims of domestic violence on the 15900 line to receive first aid in terms of counselling and guidance - "There is no tolerance for violence" said the Minister of Social Cohesion and Family

In the latest effort to tackle the phenomenon of abuse and violence that has seemingly reached alarming proportions, Justice Minister Giorgos Floridis announced a new package of legislative measures on Thursday with drastic changes to existing laws to protect victims, and provisions stipulating severe punishment of perpetrators. 

He issued a press release and says he understands people's anger - He says he has not used violence in the past and that he has already started receiving psychological support