A 78-year-old woman was found dead on Tuesday morning, April 15, in her home in the area of Acharnes, northwest of Athens. According to initial reports, police arrested her 83-year-old husband in connection with the incident.
As reported by OPEN TV, the man told authorities that he and his wife had an argument, during which he pushed her. She fell, hit her head, and died as a result of the injury.
The Greek Police are continuing their investigation, while the body has been taken for autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.
The case comes amid growing concern over femicide in Greece, where the term—used to describe the killing of a woman because of her gender—has become a major topic of public and political debate in recent years. Despite calls from women’s rights organizations, Greece has not yet officially recognized femicide as a separate legal category under the penal code, unlike some other European countries.
In 2024 alone, at least 15 women were killed by their partners or former partners in Greece, according to data compiled by women’s rights groups. Many of the victims had previously reported abuse, but systemic failures in protection mechanisms have been widely criticized.
Advocates are calling for better education, stronger law enforcement protocols, and more support services for victims of domestic violence. The killing in Acharnes adds to a troubling pattern and is likely to reignite calls for more decisive government action to address gender-based violence in Greece.
