Stabbing at the Acropolis Raises Safety Concerns for Tourists in Athens The tranquil atmosphere of the ancient Acropolis was shattered on Tuesday morning when a man stabbed two tourists near the entrance of the Acropolis Museum.
Authorities have detained the assailant, and the victims are receiving medical attention. Violent street attacks are rare in Greece, but this incident is not an isolated event.
In April, a shooting occurred in central Athens when an 89 year old man allegedly opened fire with a shotgun at a social security office and a courthouse, wounding several people.