A WHO Europe report revealing that one in four Greek young adults aged 15 to 29 suffers from a mental disorder, with self-harm a leading cause of death among youth. Across Europe, suicide tops the charts for 15- to 29-year-olds, prompting WHO’s Athens office to introduce new Quality Standards for Child and Youth Mental Health, unveiled on March 27 at Greece’s Health Ministry.
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A 46-year-old American man was discovered deceased on Thursday afternoon in a short-term rental apartment on the second floor of a building on Kolokynthous Street in Athens. The 52-year-old property owner found the body around 3:00 PM while arriving to clean the unit, noting the man was bound to the bed with his hands tied, a bag over his head, and an oxygen tank nearby.
A tragic incident in Kythira has shocked the local community as a community president took his own life following a dispute over a road project. The conflict, which stemmed from a road expansion in a coastal village, led to a formal complaint and subsequent legal investigation, placing immense pressure on the late president. The community is now seeking clarity and accountability as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking event.
The president of a local community in Kythira, Greece, has died by suicide following an alleged assault on another community leader. Police are investigating the incident and the circumstances leading up to the tragic death amid reports of ongoing disputes and a toxic climate within the community.
Jānis Timma, the former Olympiacos player, has died at just 32 years old. His body was found in Moscow, with unconfirmed reports hinting at a possible suicide. Timma, a prominent Latvian basketball player, had a distinguished career across Europe, known for his remarkable skills on the court and striking appearance off it.
On the morning of October 29, a 22-year-old man was found dead in the Arvanitia area of Nafplio by local walkers. Authorities, including police and forensic teams, quickly arrived at the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. While the cause is still under investigation, officials are exploring various possibilities, including accidental death, suicide, or foul play.
What started as a small production in Cyprus has now gone global. ‘Find Me Falling’, the new romantic comedy written and directed by South African Cypriot Stelana Kliris is currently the #1 English-language film in the world.
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An unidentified man has reportedly climbed on top of the Parthenon temple in Athens and…
A tragedy occurred today in Santorini, when a young worker committed suicide in the room…
A prosecutor on the Dodecanese island of Karpathos has asked police to investigate the circumstances…
A 44 year old artist has reportedly hung himself from his home balcony in the…
A Greek university professor was found dead in his office after hanging himself said a…
Two men, 46 and 54 years old, respectively, were found dead on Saturday in an…