Greece recorded 6,500 domestic violence complaints and 3,850 arrests in the first four months of 2026, according to Citizen Protection Minister Michalis Chrysochoidis.
Speaking in an interview with Greek broadcaster Skai, Chrysochoidis said that hundreds of those arrested are already in custody. He also noted that reported domestic violence cases have dropped by 12% compared with the previous period, suggesting that tougher enforcement may be having an impact.
The minister said Greece has strengthened its response to domestic abuse over the past two years by creating 63 specialized domestic violence offices and expanding access to the police’s confidential “panic button” app, designed to help women facing abuse.
“These numbers show what a state governed by the rule of law can do when it is organized and takes action,” Chrysochoidis said.
The remarks came after a 39-year-old woman was killed in Kalamata, reportedly stabbed multiple times by her husband. Greek media reported that the case marks the fifth femicide in the country since the beginning of the year.
Authorities say domestic violence remains one of the most urgent public safety challenges in Greece, despite expanded police measures and increased institutional support for victims.
