Woman Allegedly Assaulted by Partner in Thessaloniki; Man Arrested

A domestic violence incident has come to light in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, where a 27-year-old woman was allegedly subjected to a physical assault by her 29-year-old partner on the evening of Sunday, August 16, 2026.

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Neighbors heard shouts and alerted the police, calling 100 for a possible domestic violence incident.

The situation escalated after neighbors heard disturbances and contacted the authorities. Responding officers arrived at the scene and, despite the 29-year-old partner's claim that the altercation was merely verbal, observed visible injuries on the woman. These included abrasions on her arms and neck, a bruised eye, and a wound on her forehead.

Both individuals were taken to the Kalamaria police station. The 27-year-old victim stated she had no memory of the events in the apartment and did not press charges. Her partner denied all accusations.

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The 29-year-old partner allegedly claimed it was a verbal confrontation.

However, the case is proceeding automatically, with legal proceedings initiated against the 29-year-old suspect regardless of the victim's decision not to file a formal complaint. This indicates a proactive stance by the authorities in addressing allegations of domestic violence.

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The 27-year-old woman reported that she did not remember what happened in the apartment and did not file a complaint.