Two Tourists Stabbed Near Athens Acropolis
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, by an assailant on a pedestrian street.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, July 21, 2026 —
Two tourists of Greek descent visiting Athens have been stabbed in an incident that occurred near the historic Acropolis.
The attack took place on a pedestrian street in the vicinity of the Acropolis, a major tourist attraction in the Greek capital. The assailant, whose identity and motive have not been provided, reportedly attacked the two individuals.
The Greek American tourists sustained stab wounds. Further details regarding the severity of their injuries and their current condition were not immediately available. The circumstances leading up to the attack remain unclear, and law enforcement officials are investigating the incident.
The location of the stabbing, a pedestrian street near the Acropolis, is typically frequented by both locals and international visitors. The assailant’s identity was not provided in the available information.
Authorities are continuing their investigation into the matter. Information regarding any potential arrests or the status of the assailant was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by AP on abc7.com, see more information here.
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