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Authorities Searching for Bullies Involved in Greek Student's Suicide

Vangelis Giakoumakis, the Greek student who committed suicide after being bullied by his fellow students, was buried yesterday in Rethymno, Crete. Thousands of people were present at his funeral to pay their respects and say their last goodbyes. Meanwhile, Greek...

Greek Student's Funeral Takes Place in Crete – Death Ruled a Suicide

Numerous people solemnly attended Vangelis Giakoumakis’ funeral which took place today, March 17 at noon. The unfortunate young man will be buried in his father’s village, Selli in Crete. The young student’s body arrived in Selli this morning, while the...

Greek Missing Student's Body Discovered Only Meters Away from Dairy School

A tragic end in the case of the missing Greek student Vangelis Giakoumakis this morning Sunday March 15, after his body was finally discovered 37 days after his disappearance. What is now raising questions in Greece, is the fact...

Missing Greek Student Found Dead Near Ioannina Lake

Missing Greek Student Vangelis Giakoumakis was found dead shortly after 8 a.m. in a swampy area of the Municipal lake of Ioannina, Greece, 800 meters from the Dairy School of Ioannina where he attended. The student's uncle, George Viviedakis, has...

School Bullying and Violence on the Rise in Greece

On Friday, March 6, on the occasion of the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, students, teachers and parents across Greece will discuss and exchange opinions, beliefs and experiences on the global phenomenon called bullying. Furthermore, they...

Administrative Inquiry Results of Missing Greek Student

The administrative inquiry completed today, Friday, March 6, mentioned that Vangelis Giakoumakis, the student who went missing on February 6 in Ioannina, northern Greece, was being continuously bullied by his peers. The inquiry conducted in the Dairy School of Ioannina...

Greek Student Still Missing – Administrative Inquiry Coming to an End

New evidence has been brought to light by Greek investigative journalist Angeliki Nikolouli regarding the case of Greek student Vangelis Giakoumakis who went missing in Ioannina, northern Greece, after an alleged bullying incident. Taking the new information into consideration,...

Student in Northern Greece Goes Missing After Bullying Incident

Greek authorities are conducting a wide search through the city of Ioannina and the surrounding regions in northern Greece looking for 20-year-old Dairy School student Vangelis Giakoumakis who went missing on February 6. Giorgos Tsoukalis, a private investigator who has...

9-Year-Old Bullying Victim on Greek Island of Mytilene [Video]

Bullying incidents are on the rise in Greece. A 9-year-old boy from the Greek island of Mytilene, recently sustained injuries after being a victim of bullies while in school. The 9-year-old student’s mother complained to the school administration that some...

Rita Wilson ‘Speaks Up’ on Bullying

Rita Wilson has joined the Bystander Revolution campaign to speak up against bullying. In a short video she recorded, the Greek-American actress/singer/producer shares her thoughts on bullying and how she taught her children to deal with it. "As a parent, the thing...