A court in Thessaloniki has sentenced a 56-year-old teacher to three years in prison, suspended…
Tag: child protection
Authorities in Heraklion, Crete, placed eight children aged 3 to 13 in temporary care at…
A policewoman in Southeast Athens has been praised for her act of humanity and solidarity…
Juvenile delinquency has once again moved to the forefront of public debate in Greece, driven…
A 55-year-old art teacher has been placed on leave following her report of alleged sexual…
On the evening of November 19, the Hellenic Parliament was illuminated with the message “Zero Tolerance for Child Abuse” to mark World Day Against Child Abuse, in collaboration with the non-profit organization ELIZA.
A 16-year-old in Patras is under investigation after a 12-year-old girl reported being raped. Police…
Greece will become the first European country to automatically block social media access for children under 15 starting this October, following Australia’s lead.
A controversial proposal under consideration by the European Union is raising alarms among digital privacy…
In a shocking case from Volos, Greece, a 52-year-old mother has been arrested for producing and selling pornographic videos involving her 12-year-old daughter. The woman allegedly coerced her daughter into performing indecent acts on camera, distributing the material to a 32-year-old man from Lamia, already imprisoned for child pornography. The young victim is now under care at Volos Hospital, with authorities working to ensure her safety and recovery.
Eirini Mourtzoukou, a 25-year-old woman from Patras, has confessed to the murders of her sister and three infants—including her own two babies—during a police interrogation in Athens. The confession adds a chilling new layer to an ongoing investigation that has already stunned Greece and raised urgent questions about systemic failures in detecting child abuse and suspicious deaths.
Eirini Mourtzoukou, a Greek woman at the center of a chilling investigation into multiple infant deaths, has been arrested and brought before the courts in Athens. Accused of serial murder and attempted homicide, she faces charges linked to the deaths of three children—two of them her own—over the span of a decade. Forensic evidence and early testimony appear to have played a crucial role in unraveling a case that has shocked the nation and raised urgent questions about child death investigations in Greece.
Meta, owned by Mark Zuckerberg, supports Greece’s EU proposal for a uniform age of adulthood to protect minors from harmful social media content. The initiative, backed by automatic age verification like Greece’s Kids Wallet, aims to ensure safer online experiences for teens.
In a shocking development in the murder case of 3-year-old Angelos, the child’s biological father has now been charged alongside the mother and stepfather in Crete. Authorities allege prolonged abuse, as new evidence and testimonies surface, deepening the tragic case that has gripped Greece.
Greece is set to introduce a new age verification application named “Kids Wallet” to combat online addiction among minors, aligning with the EU’s broader efforts to enhance child protection online. This initiative includes features for parental control and supports a push for EU-wide regulations to ensure stricter protections for minors, including setting a digital majority age and mandatory parental control software on devices.
A tragic case in Heraklion, Crete, has taken a new turn as the mother and partner of 3-year-old Angelos now face manslaughter charges for his brutal abuse and death. The couple, set to provide a supplementary apology on Friday, continues to blame each other for the horrific crime. Meanwhile, new forensic findings are expected to shed light on the child’s fatal injuries, as Greece grapples with the shocking details of the case.
Athens mourns the loss of 3-year-old Angelos, a child whose tragic death has shocked Greece. Despite the heartbreak, his legacy lives on through organ donation, offering the gift of life to two recipients. As his body arrives in Athens for his funeral, doctors recall the emotional moment of observing a minute’s silence in his honour. “He was an angel on earth, and now he is an angel in heaven,” said Dr. Vassilis Vougas, reflecting on the sorrow and hope intertwined in this devastating yet life-giving act.
A 3-year-old boy named Angelos is fighting for his life in the Intensive Care Unit of Heraklion University Hospital after suffering severe abuse at the hands of his mother and her partner. The child has sustained multiple injuries, including a subdural hematoma and burns, raising grave concerns about his survival. Medical experts are uncertain if he is brain dead, with increased intracranial pressure being a key worry. Both the mother and her partner are in custody as authorities investigate the horrific abuse.
An angry crowd gathered outside a courthouse in Crete for the preliminary hearing of a couple accused of brutally abusing a 3-year-old boy, who remains in critical condition at a hospital. The case has sparked outrage across Greece, with the defendants facing charges of attempted murder and grievous bodily harm.
A shocking case of child abuse in Crete has left a 3-year-old boy fighting for his life after enduring systematic violence, including beatings and cigarette burns. Arrests have been made, and a heroic 17-year-old neighbor saved the boy’s life with CPR. The case has sparked outrage and concern across Greece.
A Greek colonel has been arrested by the Electronic Crime Authority (ELAS) for possession of child pornography. Authorities discovered thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse material on the colonel’s electronic devices following an international investigation.
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.
Parco.gov.gr is a new government platform designed to help Greek parents safeguard their children online. Offering tools like time limits, content blocking, app monitoring, and location tracking, the platform provides detailed instructions to ensure safe and responsible internet use for minors.
The Greek government is expected to announce new measures today aimed at protecting minors on social media. The reforms, targeting users under 15, will include parental control tools, an age-verification system, and upcoming legislation in collaboration with tech companies.
Father Antonios, founder of the ‘Kivotos tou Kosmou’ charity, and four employees have been found guilty of abusing children in the NGO’s care. The court’s ruling marks the first verdict in a case involving complaints filed two years ago. Penalties for the convicted individuals are still pending.
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.
Greece is stepping up to help Ukrainian children. The country has joined the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, vowing to collaborate with international partners to ensure the safe return of displaced and deported children. Greece will also contribute humanitarian, medical, and psychological aid to those affected.
