Greek police investigate death of 82-year-old man after beach brawl over sunlounger

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What happened

Row at Athenian riviera resort turned violent after two elderly bathers reportedly argued over shortage of loungers Greek police are investigating the death of an 82-year-old man after a brawl over a sunlounger at a beach on the Athenian riviera.

Key facts

  • Row at Athenian riviera resort turned violent after two elderly bathers reportedly argued over shortage of loungers Greek police are investigating the death of an 82-year-old man after a brawl over a sunlounger at a beach on the Athenian riviera.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 17:07:12 UTC.

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