Gov’t pledges thorough investigation after woman is killed outside police precinct

The Greek government has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation to determine whether all necessary protocols were followed by the police force following the fatal stabbing of a 28-year-old woman outside an Athens police precinct, where she had just sought protection from her ex-boyfriend.

The killing on Monday in the area of Agioi Anargyroi has deeply shaken public opinion and sparked renewed calls from leftist opposition parties for the recognition of femicide as a distinct term in the Greek criminal code.

"Every aspect of this horrific murder will be examined thoroughly, and the case will undergo a comprehensive investigation to determine whether all necessary actions were taken by the police and whether protocols were followed," government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis told Antenna TV on Wednesday.

When questioned about potential errors in the handling of...