Domestic violence was reported by a woman against her husband in Lamia, in front of their minor child. According to her testimony, her husband began hitting her, kicking her in the stomach, while dragging her by the hair to the floor.
Lamia: Beyond the brutal beating, the woman suffered psychological abuse
Beyond the physical violence, the 44-year-old from Bulgaria made threats against her, brutally insulting her sexual dignity with vulgar expressions. A forensic medical examination has been ordered. Criminal charges have been filed against the 44-year-old for domestic violence, bodily harm, threats, and sexual dignity violations.
Domestic violence: What official statistics show about incidents
According to recent police data, during the first quarter of 2026, 4,767 domestic violence incidents were recorded, showing a decrease compared to the same period in 2025, when reports reached 5,416.
Meanwhile, data regarding the use of the Panic Button app shows particular interest. From March 2023 to March 2026, a total of 38,996 female victims were deemed eligible for the application, with 12,612 of them ultimately completing their registration on the platform.
