Two men injured in stabbing incident in Thessaloniki

On the evening of Monday, November 9, 2026, a violent confrontation occurred in the Agioi Pantes area of Thessaloniki, resulting in injuries to two individuals. Around 19:30, a 23-year-old man and his companion were attacked by a group of individuals, reportedly consisting of three people.

During the altercation, the 23-year-old sustained a serious abdominal stab wound, while his companion suffered minor injuries from physical blows. Emergency services from the National Center for Emergency Care (EKAB) arrived at the scene and transported both victims to the Hippokratio Hospital for medical treatment. The 23-year-old remains hospitalized in a more serious condition compared to his friend.

The Hellenic Police (EL.AS.) have launched an investigation into the incident to identify the perpetrators and determine the motives behind the attack. Authorities are currently conducting inquiries to establish the sequence of events and locate the group responsible for the assault.