Deadly Athens Blast Linked to Home-Made Bomb, Guerrilla Groups Suspected
Greek authorities investigate explosion in central Athens apartment, suspecting ties to anti-establishment groups.
- A homemade bomb caused the explosion in an Athens apartment, killing one man and injuring a woman.
- The incident is under investigation by the Greek police's special violent crimes unit, with suspicions of guerrilla group involvement.
- Two guns, ammunition, and digital evidence were seized from the scene, potentially linking the blast to anti-establishment groups.
- The explosion demolished walls and damaged neighboring apartments in the Ambelokipi district.
- Greece has a history of political violence, with smaller extremist groups emerging after the dismantling of major groups in the early 2000s.