A female police officer was killed in the northern Greek city of Drama this week in what authorities and anti-violence organizations are describing as the latest femicide to shake Greece. The victim, a 45-year-old police officer identified in Greek media as Antigoni, was allegedly stabbed by her husband, who was also a serving police officer, before he later took his own life.
According to reports, the attack occurred on Monday afternoon inside the couple’s home. The woman suffered multiple knife wounds and was rushed to Drama General Hospital in critical condition. Despite doctors’ efforts, she succumbed to her injuries shortly afterwards.
The case came to light after the couple’s child contacted emergency services and reported a violent incident at the family residence. Police officers responding to the scene found the woman gravely injured. A search was immediately launched for her husband, who had fled the area.
A short time later, the suspect was found dead inside his vehicle near the hospital. Investigators believe he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound using his service weapon. Authorities are continuing to examine the exact sequence of events, although preliminary findings point to a murder-suicide.
In the days following the killing, additional details emerged about the victim’s personal circumstances. Greek media reported that she had been considering filing for divorce and was allegedly waiting for her teenage son to complete his school year before proceeding. These reports have not been formally confirmed by investigators but have intensified public discussion about domestic violence and the warning signs that often precede such crimes.
The tragedy has renewed debate in Greece over femicide and the country’s response to gender-based violence. Advocacy groups have long argued that killings of women by current or former partners should be recognized as a distinct criminal category. Greece has witnessed several high-profile cases in recent years, including the murder of a woman outside a police station in Athens after she sought protection from an abusive former partner.
According to media reports and monitoring groups, the Drama killing is at least the sixth recorded femicide in Greece in 2026. The couple’s two children are reportedly being cared for by relatives and are expected to receive psychological support.