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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.
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