The Athens First Instance Prosecutor has initiated criminal proceedings against four police officers in connection with the murder of Kyriaki Griva outside the Agioi Anargyroi police station in western Athens in April 2024 by her former partner The four officers are being prosecuted for the felony of fatal exposure by omission The individuals charged include the supervisor the officer who witnessed the crime without intervening and the emergency dispatch operator who dismissed the victim’s pleas for safe transport home The case file has been assigned to an investigative magistrate who is expected to summon them for questioning was stabbed to death by her ex-partner shortly after leaving the police station in Agioi Anargyroi where she had gone to report him for stalking and to request a police escort home Enter your information below to receive our weekly newsletters with the latest insights opinion pieces and current events straight to your inbox Three police officers have been disciplined following the April 2024 femicide of Kyriaki Griva outside Agioi Anargyroi in northern Athens police said in a statement released Thursday was stabbed to death by her ex-partner shortly after leaving the police precinct in Agioi Anargyroi The officers were initially given suspensions and fines by a primary disciplinary tribunal but a secondary tribunal imposed extended suspensions with dismissal The statement stressed that disciplinary procedures are independent of criminal investigations “Mechanisms were immediately activated to investigate responsibilities at both disciplinary and criminal levels,” the police said The Athens Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing the case after an internal affairs investigation submitted findings in December 2024 Police also confirmed that the station supervisor retired and the officer on duty was dismissed for a prior offense The final decision will be sent to the National Transparency Authority for further legal action Two tragic road accidents within hours of each other have left two young lives lost sparking renewed concerns over road safety in Cyprus The first accident occurred in Lakatamia on Wednesday evening claiming the life of 20-year-old George Theophanous Theophanous was riding his motorcycle along Aegean Street around 7:10 p.m when he collided with a car driven by a 64-year-old man Emergency services rushed both drivers to Nicosia General Hospital where Theophanous was tragically pronounced dead The driver of the car was treated for minor injuries and later discharged Authorities are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and are urging any witnesses to come forward another fatal accident took place in Livadia claiming the life of 16-year-old Christos Panagi a high school student from Agioi Anargyroi was riding a moped along Evxinou Pontou Street around 10:30 p.m when he lost control and crashed into a pavement and then a signboard He suffered fatal injuries and was transported to Larnaca General Hospital Police discovered a helmet at the scene but are conducting tests to determine whether Panagi was wearing it at the time of the crash Investigators from the Larnaca Traffic Department are looking into the exact circumstances of the accident and have urged anyone with information to come forward authorities are once again emphasizing the importance of road safety measures including helmet use and responsible driving behavior The Nicosia Traffic Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the Lakatamia accident to contact them or reach out via the Citizen’s Line at 1460 The investigations into both crashes remain ongoing A criminal investigation has been ordered following a near collision between two commuter trains between Athens and Agioi Anargyroi stations on Friday morning The Acharnes station manager mistakenly ordered train 1307 to take a single track already occupied by train 1210 Prompt action by the Athens station manager and the driver of the 1210 averted the collision The Acharnes stationmaster was suspended for 30 days Hellenic Train reported that while the stationmaster was at fault the quick actions of the drivers prevented a collision Sources said that the line is currently single-track due to construction work and that the remote control system is offline Greece is still reeling from the worst rail accident in its history on February 28 most of them university students returning from a long weekend break An investigation was under way on Tuesday after a 28-year-old woman was stabbed to death the night before just moments after seeking police protection from her ex-boyfriend at her local precinct in Agioi Anargyroi Investigators have confirmed that she was stabbed multiple times by her former partner who is currently in hospital after injuring himself with the same knife he used to kill the young woman the 28-year-old sought the police’s help on Monday night after seeing her boyfriend loitering outside her house The assailant appears to have followed her there and waited outside attacking her just a few meters from the building The actions of the officers at the police station where she filed the complaint are being investigated with some reports suggesting that the young woman had asked for protection on her way back home but was told that there were no police cars available to escort her The same reports also suggest that she was calling the 100 emergency number to ask for an escort when she was attacked The ‘Holy Light’ arrived in Athens shortly after 8 p.m Saturday and is making its way across Greece to arrive in time for the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ The Holy Light – or Holy Fire – was lit in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem earlier Saturday it was greeted at the Athens International Airport as an arriving head of state Nine Aegean Airlines planes and seven Sky Express planes then took off for various destinations within Greece or “Metochi” of the Holy Sepulchre in Greece who was murdered by her former partner outside Agioi Anargyroi police station in northern Athens on Monday night was held on Thursday in a climate of deep anguish and anger in the Church of Agios Nektarios in Ano Liosia The 39-year-old culprit has been remanded to a prison psychiatric ward pending trial after testifying before an investigative magistrate Police have come under fire for failing to assess the seriousness of the risk she faced when she reported her concerns at the Agioi Anargyroi police station She was murdered shortly after leaving the station The incident has obliged the leadership of the Hellenic Police (ELAS) to proceed immediately with changes and improvements in management and protocols for dealing with incidents of domestic violence One of the changes being immediately promoted is the creation of safe spaces or safe houses in which victims or anyone under threat can find shelter under the responsibility of the police Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis will hold a teleconference on Friday with officers all over the country to secure spaces for the protective custody of those who are at risk of domestic violence According to official data of the Citizen Protection Ministry incidents of domestic violence have doubled since 2020 This has been attributed to the escalation of violent incidents and the increase in the number of victims who decide to report incidents of violence to prosecuting authorities A man arrested for the murder of his former partner outside a police station in northern Athens on April 1 is expected to testify before an investigative magistrate later on Thursday The 39-year-old is facing charges of murder 28-year-old Kyriaki Griva went to the Agioi Anargyroi precinct with a friend on Monday night to seek protection from the suspect – against whom she had made formal complaints in the past for abusive behavior – after he saw him loitering outside her home She remained for eight minutes inside the Agioi Anargyroi police station before she exited and was fatally stabbed by her former partner “The police car is not a taxi,” the emergency dispatch operator told her when she had requested a police escort shortly before the 39-year-old attacker appeared and pounced on her Five officers, including the police station chief, have been suspended pending an investigation into their actions on the night of the murder Griva’s funeral service will be held at noon The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality which will come into force from 1 January 2025 Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students Interview with the mayor of Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero Municipality in Greece Stavros Tsirbas has graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration at the Panteion University in Athens In 2010 he was elected Municipal Councillor of Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero Education and Maintenance of School Buildings as well as Vice Mayor for Administrative Services Tsirbas was elected as the youngest mayor in Athens The people of Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero voted for Tsirbas who brought new ideas to the municipality During his election campaign he pledged he would do away with the corruption and violence in the municipality    Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero is a municipality located in the West Athens regional unit of Attica I have spent countless hours designing our program answering their questions and listening to their problems I am committed to what I do from a young age I used to work next to the citizens of Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero I am here for the citizens of my municipality I want to change the city into a real European city We managed to reestablish bus line 720 for the citizens The Greek Bus Organization of Attica (OASA) halted the bus line that connected our municipality with the center of Athens and as a result citizens were deprived of easy access to the center of the capital After our quick response we managed to reestablish the bus line 720 so our citizens could go straight to the center of Athens without changing transport Serious projects and investments are needed in the Municipality with different problems and different needs Kamatero has major infrastructure problems and needs flood protection services We are trying to attract third party groups or organizations who will invest in our municipality we held many meetings with the Minister of the Environment Mr Chatzidakis and Attica’s Regional Governor Mr since the park is under the administration of the Regional Government of Attica Our goal for the park is to remain a metropolitan park and be accessible to all residents of our city.  We have a special care system for people in need. In our municipality there is a social grocery a care center and a social drugstore for people in need I carry a message of change and I am responsible to deliver the message to every citizen in our area Citizens' participation is a key prerequisite I want to end with what I’ve told everyone during my election campaign To find out more about Agioi Anargyroi-Kamatero, visit the profile of the municipality. The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital The Holy Skulls were carried by Hieromonk Nikolaos and were welcomed at Agioi Anargyroi Church It should be noted that the Sacred Skulls of Agioi Anargyroi and shall remain in the Holy Church until Monday presided by Metropolitan Symeon of Nea Smyrni Metropolitan Symeon thanked the Primate of the Holy St Panteleimon Monastery for allowing the transfer of the Holy Skulls to St and the Hieromonks Nikolaos and Zosimas for carrying them The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate approved on October 4th the canonization of Eldress Sophia Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew traveled by air to Antalya the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of the Theotokos.. it was announced that two Roman Catholic institutions in Bavaria have decided to jointly.. (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website SYRIZA opposition leader Kasselakis says that ‘axing’ of police officers involved in Athens femicide saga was “just a transfer” The suspect in the Kyriaki Griva murder case outside of the Agioi Anargyroi police station in Athens has made a suicide attempt while hospitalised in Korydallos prison The 39-year-old was sharing a cell with another individual and despite examination by the prison psychiatrist no transfer to the prison psychiatric ward was deemed necessary Guards were instructed to check on him every ten minutes he discovered that the suspect had gone to the toilet inside the cell He was found unconscious in the toilet during the next check before he was transferred to Attikon Hospital where intensive care was deemed necessary due to his severe condition the suspect claims to remember where he obtained the knife but not the moment he attacked and killed Kyriaki “I don’t remember anything until I woke up in the ambulance I took the knife from home with the intention of harming myself in front of her we had some arguments but without incidents of violence I have previously taken drugs and substances and not known where I was,” the suspect allegedly stated a duty officer is heard asking the pharmacist about Kyriaki’s condition with the pharmacist reporting that she had no pulse The young duty officer breaks down in tears The recording was made by the 28-year-old’s mobile phone which remained on after Griva called for police assistance Main opposition SYRIZA-Progressive Alliance leader Stefanos Kasselakis accused the government of “playing with words” in an attempt to assuage the public’s rage over the murder of the 28-year-old Kasselakis challenged the government statement that the police officers at the Agoi Anargyroi police station been “axed” instead stating that they had been transferred elsewhere “Two went to the Transport Directorate in Amygdaleza two to the Aliens Directorate and two to the Transfers Directorate,” Kasselakis said addressing a number of questions to the citizen protection minister “Do these three directorates not need capable staff or are they ‘punishments’ for police officers who don’t do their job You are playing with the words ‘axing-transfer’ and deceiving the Greek people who are asking for justice in the name of the unfairly lost Kyriaki Griva,” the main opposition leader said The system will work and there will be security in practice,” he concluded Athens: Dozens of young protesters gathered Friday outside a Greek police station where a woman was murdered marking the fifth femicide in the Balkan country this year was fatally stabbed by her former partner on Monday night as she reportedly pleaded for help from police in the northwestern Athens district of Agioi Anargyroi Testimony of the police's inaction -- despite it taking place just outside the station -- by one of Kyriaki Griva's friends has caused shock and anger throughout Greece Flowers and candles have been left outside the police station entrance along with graffiti decrying violence against women According to details of a local police investigation leaked to the press where she had gone with a friend to request assistance as the suspect was stalking her and watching her house After on-duty officers declined her request to be driven home in a squad car for her safety and was still on the phone when the 39-year-old attacked her with a knife "The squad car is not a taxi," the emergency responder is heard saying in a recording released by police and later shared on national television Five officers including the commander and responder were removed from their posts following the incident which Citizen's Protection Minister Michalis Chrysohoidis described as "one of the toughest moments" in his career The suspect was arrested and placed in a prison psychiatric ward at his request the ministry of social cohesion said femicides in Greece had quadrupled from six in 2012 to 24 in 2022 while cases of violence against women jumped from around 1,600 to more than 10,000 the Greek foreign ministry drew criticism for removing a piece of art addressing femicide from the country's consulate in New York Brooklyn-based visual artist Georgia Lale's "Flag" made from bedsheets offered by women living in Greece as a tribute to female murder victims depicts the Greek flag in pink and red bands instead of the traditional blue and white Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis had said the Greek consulate "is not a private gallery" In a tragic turn of events in Agioi Anargyroi 28-year-old Kyriaki Griva met a fatal end as she was attacked by her ex-partner just outside the local Police Station The distressing incident unfolded shortly after Griva reached out to authorities for assistance seeking refuge from her former partner's menacing presence captures the desperate exchange between Griva and a police officer as she frantically reports her ex-partner's threatening behavior outside her residence tragedy struck swiftly as Griva fell victim to the violent assault perpetrated by her ex-partner Eyewitnesses recounted the heart-wrenching scene of Griva leaving the police station accompanied by a friend only to be pursued and ultimately attacked by her assailant the ex-partner inflicted fatal injuries upon Griva with a knife Authorities disclosed that Griva had sought refuge and protection from law enforcement due to ongoing fears for her safety shedding light on a history of abusive conduct exhibited by her ex-partner This distressing incident has reignited public outcry and underscored the urgent need for effective measures to combat domestic violence and safeguard vulnerable individuals from harm Further revelations emerged regarding Griva's tumultuous ordeal including previous reports of abuse and allegations of rape leveled against her ex-partner it came to light that Griva had conceived a child with her assailant underscoring the intricate and perilous dynamics of their relationship her bereaved family members have expressed profound shock and sorrow recounting her valiant efforts to seek assistance amidst escalating threats and violence As the community grapples with this devastating loss demanding accountability for Griva's senseless death and advocating for enhanced support systems to combat domestic violence and protect vulnerable individuals “Christ is Risen” resounded in the heart of Sydney with the presence of the Prime Minister of Australia and a plethora of representatives from Australia’s political leadership at both federal and state levels Tens of thousands of Greeks attended Greek Orthodox churches to partake in the Resurrection service chant “Christ is Risen,” and receive the Holy Light to take home It was a glorious day for the Greek community which continued the traditional Easter festivities on Easter Sunday following the Resurrection the favourable weather allowed thousands of Greek Australians to attend Greek Orthodox churches Neos Kosmos staff attended the Agioi Anargyroi church in Oakleigh the Anastasi liturgy ay the Greek Orthodox Church of St The Service of the Evening of Love was held at the Cathedral of Saint Eustathios in the presence of the Consul General of Greece among hundreds of faithful and dozens of priests the Gospel reading of the day was recited in various languages Bishop Kyriakos wished the faithful “a prosperous year full of health and every good thing” while distributing red eggs to them as a blessing Consul General of Greece in Melbourne Emmanuel Kakavelakis at St including numerous young people eager to partake in the sacred tradition a palpable sense of anticipation filled the air eagerly awaiting the passing of the holy light piercing the darkness and illuminating the night a collective gasp of awe swept through the crowd Charalambos Vezos emerged and proclaimed that Chris had Risen marking the culmination of our shared spiritual journey The resonating chants of “Χριστός Ανέστη” (Christ has Risen) filled the air united in their joyous proclamation of Greek Orthodox Easter In this shared point of faith and celebration embodying the timeless message of Resurrection and renewal Boundaries of age and background dissolved leaving only a deep sense of spiritual unity and reverence for the essence of Greek Orthodox Easter The congregation gave praise and turned to each other with the Easter message of hope slowly made their way home to break the fast with avgolemono (αβγολέμονο) and to compete in egg cracking Greek Australians surprised their non-Greek fellow citizens when alongside Orthodox Christians of other ethnic backgrounds took place at the feast-bearing church of the Holy Resurrection in Kogarah where thousands of faithful gathered reverently The service of the Resurrection and the festive Divine Liturgy were presided over by Archbishop Makarios of Australia accompanied by Bishops Jacob of Miletopolis and Christodoulos of Magnesia who is the Ecclesiastical Superintendent of the Holy Resurrection Church A multitude of representatives from Australia’s political leadership at both federal and state levels attended the event the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by the Archbishop “It is an honour for me to be here tonight Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Property and Multiculturalism of New South Wales; David Coleman Federal Member of Parliament and former Minister Mark Cure; State Member of Parliament and former Minister for Multiculturalism Archbishop Makarios chanted the triumphant angelic hymn “Christ is risen from the dead…,” in front of the gathered crowd in the churchyard he announced that after the Resurrection of our Lord “The person who believes in the Resurrection of Christ,” he said “sees death approaching and is taught by it.” “Death teaches us to love one another urgently,” he added “so as not to leave this life embittered with one another.” he stressed that whoever believes in the Resurrection of the Lord does not consider that with death everything ends and is lost Makarios then warmly thanked the faithful who defied the adverse weather conditions and attended the “feast of feasts” of Orthodoxy once again demonstrating their dedication to the honor of Faith and Nation He also thanked Prime Minister Albanese for his presence at the ceremony “for his appreciation of the Orthodox faith and for his continuous support for the Greek community of Australia” Albanese addressed warm greetings to Archbishop Makarios and the Greek Australian community present praising the Greek Orthodox tradition and culture and highlighting the contribution of Greeks to the progress of the Australian Nation “It is a great joy for me to participate in the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ,” he noted adding that “we are witnessing a living and very beautiful tradition.” He made a special reference to Easter customs observed by Greek Orthodox Australians and congratulated everyone for their transmission from generation to generation “The Greek culture is a gift to all of Australia,” he stated adding that “our modern multicultural society is much richer thanks to your contribution.” he underscored the significant role of the Church and performs valuable philanthropic work” are already filled with the aromas of lamb and other roasted delicacies prepared for the biggest lunch of the year followed by grand celebrations in many suburban homes A state of alert has been raised in recent days in Agioi Anargyroi and neighboring areas of Western Attica due to a series of robberies committed by an unknown suspect in at least four stores over the past month According to reports, the robber employs the same methodology specifically targeting stores with female employees he threatens the employees with a knife and after taking money from the cash registers In the following videos from security cameras the suspect is seen entering a clothing store and a pharmacy Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr