Kalamata citizens take to streets over femicide after murder of Vasiliki

Thousands of citizens took to the streets of Kalamata, Greece, to protest against femicide and domestic violence, their anger ignited by the recent murder of Vasiliki by her husband. The demonstration, held in the Central Square, saw people of all ages raise their voices against the escalating violence.

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No more murdered women.

Participants carried a large red banner bearing the names of femicide victims, serving as a somber reminder of lives lost. Organizers cited statistics indicating this is the sixth femicide recorded in the country in 2026. The situation has become increasingly alarming, with one attempted and one completed femicide occurring within a single week.

The incident has also drawn political attention. A Member of Parliament has submitted a parliamentary question to the relevant ministries, seeking clarification on whether information provided by the victim to a support structure had been utilized. The victim had reportedly sought help for alleged abusive behavior, raising questions about the effectiveness of protection mechanisms and inter-agency cooperation.

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The case has also taken on political dimensions, as the MP for Achaia, Sia Anagnostopoulou, submitted a parliamentary question to the relevant ministries.

The accused husband, a 41-year-old accountant, is scheduled to appear before an investigating judge and prosecutor. His lawyer intends to argue self-defense, claiming the victim attacked him before he fatally stabbed her 45 times. A psychiatric evaluation is also expected to be requested. He is anticipated to be remanded in custody pending trial.

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I will argue self-defense, as the victim attacked my client before he killed her with 45 stab wounds.