- Greek-American tourists were stabbed in a rare attack near the Acropolis.
- The attack did not cause any closure to the Acropolis sites, which continued operating as usual.
- Greek media reported the assailant had been randomly threatening passers-by and police were alerted by a member of the public.
Two Greek-American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens on Tuesday morning, marking a rare incident of violence in the area. The attack occurred on a pedestrian street close to the Acropolis Museum, a popular site for visitors.1
The victims, a man and a woman, were attacked with a knife, resulting in serious injuries for the man, who suffered wounds to the arm, while the woman sustained light injuries to her leg. Both were promptly transported to the hospital by ambulance.
Authorities reported that the assailant was detained at the scene and appeared to be suffering from psychological issues. Witnesses indicated that he had been threatening passers-by with a knife prior to the attack, prompting a call to the police from a member of the public.3
Despite the incident, tourist activities continued without disruption at the Acropolis, which welcomed approximately 4.6 million visitors last year. Violent street attacks are uncommon in Greece, making this incident particularly shocking for both locals and tourists alike.
“The attack did not lead to any closure of the Acropolis sites, which continued operating as usual despite the incident. Greek media reported that the assailant had been randomly threatening passers-by with a knife, and police were alerted by a member of the public.”
CNN
