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Vacation Ends in Tragedy for Greek Couple: Wife Dead, Husband Fighting for Life

Published January 5, 2026, 18:14

A Greek couple's vacation in Panama and Costa Rica ended in tragedy. The wife, a notary, died from complications caused by a severe cough, while her husband, a lawyer, is hospitalized in critical condition in Paris. The couple was part of a group of 26 Greeks traveling in the region. Initially, the wife developed a cough and received medication, but her condition deteriorated rapidly. The husband, after attempting to return to Greece alone, collapsed in Paris and required hospitalization. Members of the group reported that the woman's condition appeared sudden and serious.