# Domestic violence legal proceedings in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-legal-proceedings-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-08-27T17:00:38.000Z. Sources: 25. Developments: 2.

Greek courts have been processing various domestic violence cases involving different levels of sentencing and legal procedures.

In several regional rulings, defendants received varying punishments. In Volos, a man received a six-month prison sentence with a three-year suspension for making threats against his father, contingent on participating in a mental health program. In Thessaloniki, a police officer was sentenced to eight months with a three-year suspension and a restraining order following threats against a woman. In Larissa, a man received a two-year prison sentence without the possibility of suspension for attacking his pregnant partner.

In a separate high-profile matter, a court adjourned the trial of a prominent journalist and presenter regarding domestic violence allegations. The court ruled that the complainant must provide in-person testimony rather than a written statement. While the defense argued the incident was a “mutual verbal altercation” that did not meet the legal threshold for domestic violence, the court has maintained a restrictive order prohibiting the accused husband from approaching the presenter’s residence until the next hearing on September 1.

## Claims

- The Thessaloniki Single-Member Misdemeanor Court sentenced a 48-year-old police officer to 8 months of imprisonment with a 3-year suspension. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The conviction is specifically for the charge of domestic threat. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The court imposed a restraining order prohibiting the officer from approaching the complainant within 100 meters. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- A separate legal proceeding is being prepared regarding allegations of sexual assault, threat, and illegal video recording. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The defendant denied all allegations and claimed he was merely helping the woman with her daily needs. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The charge of disturbing the peace of the household was dismissed due to the absence of a required formal complaint. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Greek court adjourns domestic violence trial involving prominent presenter

A Greek court has adjourned a domestic violence trial involving a prominent journalist until September 1, ordering the complainant to testify in person.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/greek-court-adjourns-domestic-violence-trial-involving-prominent-presenter

### 2026-08-27: Greek courts issue sentences in multiple domestic violence cases

Courts in Volos, Thessaloniki, and Larissa have issued various sentences for domestic violence, including a six-month suspended sentence for a man in Volos and an eight-month suspended sentence for a policeer.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaloniki-police-officer-sentenced-for-domestic-threat

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Cite as: Domestic violence legal proceedings in Greece. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/domestic-violence-legal-proceedings-in-greece