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Greece Records 13,700 Cases of Domestic Violence

Greek police have released chilling statistics which reveal that more than 13,700 cases of domestic violence – overwhelmingly against women – were recorded between 2013 and 2017. The Athens-Macedonia News Agency reported a police source saying 2017 alone saw 3,134...

Father Kills Daughter and Hangs Himself in Northern Greece

A 49-year-old man killed his 18-year old daughter, and then committed suicide by hanging himself on Friday, in northern Greece. The tragic incident occurred at Sminthi, a village near Xanthi. The daughter was found in a pool of blood inside the...

Searching for Clues in the Triple Murder that Shocked Greece

Greek investigators are trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle of Monday's triple murder of a family, and the suicide of the perpetrator. 46-year-old Christos Zapandiotis, a policeman, killed his wife, his 4-year-old-daughter and his mother-in law at...

Greece and Albania Vow to Jointly Tackle Drugs, Cross-border Crime

Greek and Albanian police chiefs decided on Thursday on a coordinated plan of action involving police officers in Greece and Albania to deal with the major drug problem between the two countries and cross-border crime in general. Hellenic Police chief...

Tragedy in Crete as Dad Kills Son Mistaken for Burglar

A 55-year-old man died after he was shot by his elderly father who mistook him as a burglar ready to break into his home. The tragic incident happened on Saturday afternoon, at the village of Agioi Theodoroi, near the town...

Melbourne Residents Horrified at Sight of Murdered Kangaroo Holding Greek Ouzo

Residents in northeast Melbourne were witness to a horrific sight as they drove down the street -- a murdered kangaroo, tethered to a chair, dressed in a leopard print robe and holding a bottle of Greek ouzo. Police are searching...

Students Waiting for Authorities to Investigate Claims of Widespread Crime at Aristotle University Campus

Following a letter from 471 students regarding widespread crime on the campus of Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, the educational institution's senate says that it welcomes law enforcement intervention saying that they have an "open invitation" to investigate the claims...

More Attacks on Riot Police in the Exarchia District of Athens

Once again violence erupted in the capital last night when hooded youth threw petrol bombs at riot police stationed in the Exarchia district of Athens. The incident took place around 10:30 pm at the intersection of Patision and Tositsa Streets and...

Police Get a Break in Case of Murdered 57-Year-Old Broker Found in Agios Konstantinos

Police have found a break in the murder case of the 57-year-old broker from Glyfada, who was found on June 11 in a car park in Agios Konstantinos. Following an examination of the victims stomach contents the police went to...

Authorities: Belgian Tourist Shot in the Head in Athens Result of Foul Play

The death of a 54-year old Belgian tourist that was found last Friday afternoon at a park in the Athens district of Neos Kosmos was the result of foul play, said the coroner on Monday. The post-mortem examination revealed that...