A food delivery worker in Patras was seriously injured after being attacked by a group of youths. Police are investigating the violent incident.
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The funeral of the 56-year-old woman who was killed during a family gunfight in Vorizia,…
A foreign national was killed on Wednesday night during a violent incident outside a hotel…
On the evening of October 13, 2025, a prominent plastic surgeon in Athens turned a road dispute on Syngrou Avenue into a violent attack, allegedly assaulting a 42-year-old female driver. The victim, speaking on ANT1’s To Proino, described how the surgeon blocked her car, yanked out her hair, and slammed her head against the steering wheel, leaving visible injuries. The doctor faces charges of dangerous bodily harm, illegal force, insult, and threat, and is set to appear in Evelpidon Courts following his arrest.
At a UN Security Council session addressing the Middle East crisis, Greece’s Permanent Representative, A. Balta, voiced deep concern over escalating violence and settlement expansion in the West Bank, including attacks on Christian communities. Highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where famine has been officially declared, she urged an immediate ceasefire and unhindered aid access. Emphasizing the two-state solution as “the only viable path forward,” Balta reaffirmed Greece’s commitment to peace, calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas and praising initiatives like Cyprus’s Amalthea corridor. The session underscored the urgent need for global action to address the worsening conflict and humanitarian catastrophe.
Seventeen people have been arrested after a violent clash between young Roma and immigrants from the former Soviet Union in Aspropyrgos, western Athens. The altercation escalated into a gunfight, with over 40 shots fired and stray bullets striking nearby homes and vehicles, sparking fear among residents.
Christian leaders, including Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III, accused Israeli settlers of attacking sacred sites in the West Bank, such as a 5th-century church in Taybeh, urging an investigation into unpunished violence that threatens the Christian community and its heritage.
A joyous festival in Agia Paraskevi, Lesbos, turned violent when a 35-year-old man was stabbed 18 times during the Agios Charalambos celebration. The victim, now stable in Mytilene’s hospital, was attacked in the early hours of Saturday. The suspect, also 35, faces attempted homicide charges. “We were stunned,” an eyewitness told ERT, describing the unprecedented bloodshed that has left the community shaken.
On June 21, 2025, unknown assailants fired shots at the Saint Elias Antiochian Greek Church in Kfarbo, Syria, and set the church ablaze. The attackers left threatening Arabic graffiti reading “جاييكم الدور” (“Your turn is coming”) on the church wall, as reported by the X news group Greco Levantines Worldwide, escalating fears among Syria’s Christian community.
In a shocking incident in Athens’ Kypseli neighborhood, a sanitation worker was brutally attacked with punches and kicks late Saturday night while collecting waste on Niobis Street. The Municipality of Athens condemned the assault, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by its workers. Police are investigating, and the city vows to protect its employees, urging residents to respect their vital work.
On May 3, 2025, a 17-year-old was brutally attacked by hooded men on an ISAP train in Nea Ionia, Attica, for carrying a bag with the Greek flag. The assailants, wearing surgical masks, knuckle dusters, and reinforced knuckle gloves, assaulted him for 20-30 seconds, leaving him bloodied. The teen filed a complaint at the Nea Ionia Police Department, and the Hellenic Police are investigating.
Athens erupted in chaos as protesters battled police, setting cars and buildings ablaze. Frustration over a 2023 train disaster and government policies fueled the violence, with over 70 arrests reported.
In the heart of Aigio, a quiet Greek town was shattered on April 11, 2025, when a 23-year-old man unleashed a deadly rampage, killing his uncle and a family friend in a brutal act that stunned the community. As police probe the role of untreated mental health struggles and past domestic violence, the tragedy reverberates across Greece, leaving a grieving town to question how such horror unfolded in their midst.
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A 37-year-old foreign national was arrested in the early hours of Friday, March 21, in Glyfada, accused of multiple hotel robberies across Attica. Caught by the Hellenic Police while attempting to rob a hotel with a forged ID and plastic gun, the suspect is linked to five incidents and faces charges of robbery, violence, forgery, and drug and weapon violations.
In a shocking turn of events, a football match at the Turkish Commando Training Center in Isparta spiraled into chaos as Somali soldiers clashed with their Turkish trainers. The violent brawl left 51 Somalis injured, one critically, amid rumors of insults igniting the fray in Turkey’s famed “City of Roses.”
A violent clash erupted at the migrant accommodation centre in Malakasa late last night, involving around 60 to 70 people. Sixteen individuals were injured, with nine requiring hospitalization. The majority of the injured, aged between 15 and 25, are of Egyptian origin. The police are investigating the cause of the confrontation, though the reasons behind the fight remain unclear.
Greece’s Foreign Ministry expressed deep concern over reports of violent clashes in Syria, resulting in numerous civilian casualties. In a statement, Athens called for all parties to show restraint and seek peaceful solutions to prevent further escalation. Greece emphasized the need for an inclusive political transition that protects all ethnic and religious communities, urging national unity amid ongoing instability in the region.
Tulsi Gabbard’s Senate warning about a terrorist takeover in Syria is coming true as Al-Qaeda-linked forces, tied to the country’s interim president, slaughter Alawite and Christian minorities. Over 340 civilians have been killed in two days, with reports of looting, executions, and despair gripping regions like Al-Ghab plain.
Hundreds of Christians, including Greek Orthodox, and Alawites have been killed after clashes broke out…
Greek authorities have charged eleven individuals with misdemeanors following violent incidents at a rally in Athens commemorating the victims of the Tempi train disaster. The accused face charges including physical violence, property damage, and weapons possession and will remain in detention until their trial on Friday. Meanwhile, a separate investigation has been launched into unidentified individuals linked to further unrest in the capital.
Tension and incidents occurred in Syntagma Square around 1 pm on Friday, just a few minutes after the completion of the large rally for Tempe.
A group of people began breaking marble outside the King George hotel, and then Molotov cocktails and firecrackers were thrown in the courtyard of the Parliament.
Violence broke out in Athens’ Syntagma Square on Friday afternoon following a mass rally for the Tempi train disaster. Hooded individuals threw Molotov cocktails and stones at the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, igniting fires near Parliament. Protesters also vandalized the Grande Bretagne Hotel with slogans before clashing with police. A kiosk attendant was injured amid the chaos, as authorities worked to disperse the crowd.
In 2023, Greece recorded the highest levels of perceived crime, violence, and vandalism in the EU, with 23.7% of those at risk of poverty reporting such issues. The country also led among those not at risk, with 20.2% experiencing similar concerns. These figures highlight Greece’s ongoing challenges in public safety compared to other EU nations.
A grenade explosion inside a bar in Grenoble, France, left 12 people injured, including two seriously, on Wednesday night. Authorities are investigating all possible motives, though terrorism is considered unlikely. The attacker, who fled the scene, may have been armed with a Kalashnikov. Officials suspect the incident could be linked to a settling of scores or drug trafficking.
Police in Piraeus, Greece have arrested three teenagers who posed in Christmas costumes to rob elderly residents in their homes. The gang of four, all minors, used violence and threats to steal cash and jewelry from vulnerable individuals during the holiday season. A fourth suspect remains at large.
A tragic New Year’s Day attack on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street left at least 10 dead and over 30 injured when a man intentionally drove a truck into a crowd before firing at police. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred amid holiday celebrations.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his profound shock regarding the tragic attack at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, leading to at least two deaths and 60 injuries. He conveyed Greece’s solidarity with the victims and condemned violence in society.
A Greek Orthodox church in Hama, Syria, was attacked by gunmen, raising concerns about the safety of religious minorities in the rebel-held province.
A tragic incident in Crete, has left a 36-year-old woman dead after being struck by a vehicle driven by a 33-year-old French man. The suspect, now charged with manslaughter, claimed he mistook the victim for someone who had assaulted him in the past. Authorities confirmed the victim and suspect had no prior connection, and the case has raised concerns about mental health evaluations and public safety.
