# Violent crime and domestic abuse incidents in Greece > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/violent-crime-and-domestic-abuse-incidents-in-greece > Updated: 2026-08-18T17:07:36.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 2. Reports from Greece indicate several instances of violent crime and domestic abuse involving police intervention. In late July, authorities responded to two separate attacks on women. In Anathoupoli, police detained a man who had assaulted his wife and pursued her on a motorbike. In the Palaio Faliro district of Athens, an assailant attempted to rob a woman as she entered her apartment building; the suspect fled, and an investigation was launched. By mid-August, further incidents were recorded. In Kalimaria, a 29-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence after neighbors reported an altercation that left a woman with visible injuries. In Ptolemaida, a 35-year-old man was apprehended for attempted murder following a dispute in which he allegedly attacked another man with a sharp object, causing serious injuries. On August 20, two additional stabbing incidents were reported. In Thessaloniki, a 31-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were arrested following a violent altercation in the 40 Ekklisies area. While the man claims the woman attempted to rob him of a watch, authorities are investigating the incident as a potential attempted homicide. The woman sustained multiple injuries to her arm, waist, and neck. In Agios Dimitrios, an 18-year-old football player was stabbed in the head and back during an attempted robbery while walking to practice. The victim required ten stitches and was treated at Evangelismos Hospital; he is reported to be out of danger. The 23-year-old suspect was apprehended after being identified by a witness. The victim’s mother stated that the attack ‘appeared to be an attempt on his life rather than a simple robbery.’ ## Claims - Greek Police released the identities and photos of three individuals accused of defrauding elderly citizens. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The suspects posed as accountants or electricity company employees to gain access to victims' homes. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Three individuals have been identified and prosecuted for defrauding elderly citizens. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The suspects posed as accountants or electricity company employees. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The total value of stolen items exceeds 120,000 euros. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The suspects face charges of robbery, aggravated theft, fraud, and embezzlement. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The crime ring was uncovered by the Piraeus Crime Investigation Sub-directorate on July 23. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The gang used 'ghost phones' registered to non-existent persons to make fraudulent calls. (single source) - The gang used ghost phones registered to non-existent persons to make calls. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Greece reports multiple violent crimes and major police operations Multiple violent crimes and police operations reported in Greece, including a stabbing in Agios Dimitrios, a dating app-related assault in Thessaloniki, and major thefts in Athens and Larissa. 31 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thriasio-hospital-faces-critical-nursing-shortages ### 2026-07-23: Police intervene in two separate attacks on women in Greece Two Greek women faced attacks—one in Anathoupoli, chased by her husband and rescued by police, and another in Palaio Faliro, assaulted while entering her home; both incidents are under police investigation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-intervene-in-two-separate-attacks-on-women-in-greece --- Cite as: Violent crime and domestic abuse incidents in Greece. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/violent-crime-and-domestic-abuse-incidents-in-greece