Police in Sidirokastro have uncovered a scam where an elderly woman was deceived into handing over 9,000 euros. On June 28, 2024, a foreign individual impersonated a doctor, claiming the woman’s daughter had been injured in an accident and soliciting…
Authorities discovered the bodies of a man and woman in their 70s at a property in Poole, Dorset. Dorset Police were alerted to the scene on Tuesday morning, where it was confirmed that the two individuals were known to each…
Two young men from Pakistan have been arrested in Volos, Greece, charged with multiple offenses including robbery and assault against elderly individuals. The suspects attacked two elderly brothers outside a bus station, demanding money and injuring one of them in…
Authorities in Igoumenitsa have solved a theft case that occurred on Christmas Eve, involving two women who pretended to sing carols to gain access to an elderly man’s home. During their visit, they distracted the man and stole €850 from…
A 79-year-old man lost his life in Drosokhori, Ioannina, after being found unconscious on a staircase during a visit to a friend’s home. Emergency services were alerted, but attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. An autopsy will clarify whether his…
Loneliness is becoming a significant issue for the elderly population in Greece, particularly for those over 65. Ioannis Karaitianos, President of the Hellenic Gerontological and Geriatric Society, emphasized the need for companionship and social interaction. He noted a shift in…
Two women have been arrested in Ioannina, Greece, for allegedly stealing a wallet containing 115 euros from an elderly man using distraction techniques. The police quickly located the suspects, who were identified by the victim. The stolen money was returned…
A 75-year-old man was discovered dead in an irrigation canal near Platykampos and Galini, having been reported missing by his family hours earlier. Local police initiated a search operation, and initial findings indicate no signs of foul play in his…
A 76-year-old man who went missing after crossing the Kakavia Border Station on November 21 was discovered dead near Pogoni, Greece. His body was located approximately 200 meters from the national road. The elderly man, who had health issues, did…
An elderly man was discovered dead with a gunshot wound early this morning in Chania, Greece. Emergency services and police responded to the scene, and initial investigations have ruled out any potential criminal activity related to the incident. Source
An 86-year-old woman with dementia at a care facility in Sittard died after ten days without food or water, raising serious questions about her end-of-life care. The Health and Youth Inspectorate highlighted insufficient efforts to determine the woman’s capacity to…
