Nine individuals have been detained in Thessaloniki for the illegal detention and abuse of seven Moroccan nationals. The victims were held hostage in an abandoned house near the Roma settlement of Agia Sophia, where they were beaten and forced to demand additional payment from their families. Authorities uncovered the operation following emergency calls and a video showing the abuse. The suspects, including a Pakistani national, face charges of trafficking and illegal detention. The investigation reveals the involvement of at least seven others in the trafficking ring.
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Reports of abuse against women and children in Greece have doubled in 2024, surpassing 20,000 cases, with family members identified as the primary perpetrators. In response to this alarming rise, the Greek government has proposed a new bill to introduce stricter penalties, including expedited trials, longer detention periods, and the creation of a reporting database. The legislation also aims to protect minors from online abuse and strengthen measures against juvenile delinquency. These reforms align with EU directives and reflect the government’s commitment to addressing domestic violence and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
The sudden deaths of four infants in Amaliada, western Greece, have sparked an urgent investigation, raising suspicions of foul play. The most recent death, a 15-month-old child, occurred in August 2024 while under the care of 24-year-old Irini. Authorities are now examining the circumstances surrounding the fatalities, with toxicological and histological tests pending. The case has shocked the local community, and families of the deceased are demanding answers as experts review potential medical malpractice and abuse.
Two brothers, aged 17 and 19, have confessed to fatally stabbing their 28-year-old cousin in Kypseli, Greece. The brothers turned themselves in to police shortly after the incident, claiming the victim had been abusing them. The stabbing occurred at the intersection of Chania and Patision streets, where the victim was found with a neck wound and later died in the hospital. Authorities are investigating the case.
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