This case has reignited discussions about the legal recognition of femicide. A proposal backed by Syriza and New Left was rejected by the Minister of Social Cohesion and the Family, Sofia Zacharaki.

Mega Channel’s recent revelations highlight the negligence surrounding the victim’s plea for protection.

When she requested a patrol car for safety, she was dismissively told, “Ma’am, the patrol car is not a taxi.” Moments after this exchange, she was fatally attacked by her ex-partner, a horrific event overheard by the responding officer.

Despite the imminent threat, the officer’s response, as he reiterated in his deposition, was marked by a lack of urgency and understanding of the danger the victim was in. His response and lack of relevant training underscores the wider systemic failure in protecting domestic violence victims in Greece.

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