Two tourists were stabbed near the entrance of the Acropolis Museum in Athens on Tuesday morning. The victims, a man and a woman both of Greek American origin, were attacked with a knife at the foot of the Acropolis hill, home to the nearly 2,500-year-old Parthenon temple. The man suffered serious wounds to his arm, while the woman sustained light injuries to her leg. Police arrested the attacker at the scene; it is understood he was suffering from psychological problems.
Attack Details and Response
The assault occurred in a high-traffic tourist area. The Acropolis hill attracts millions of visitors annually—4.6 million people visited the site in 2025. While such attacks are rare in Greece, an incident in April saw an 89-year-old man allegedly open fire with a shotgun at a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, injuring four people.
Victim Condition and Investigation
Both victims received medical attention. The man’s arm wounds were described as serious but not life-threatening. Authorities have not released further details on the investigation or the suspect’s identity. The Acropolis Museum remained open following the incident, though security was heightened.
