In the center of Athens, Greece, a weapon descended late on Friday night near the Hellenic Train agencies. No injuries were reported, but the blast only caused minor injury.
The location is on Syngrou Avenue, a bustling place filled with bars and restaurants. The weapon was discovered inside a handbag left near the building, according to police. Forensic officials were spotted at the site obtaining information.
About 40 minutes before the bomb went off, a local paper and a news site received an anonymous phone warning about it, according to local media.
Hellenic Train confirmed in a statement that the explosion occurred close to its major agencies. The firm claimed that the authorities immediately responded to the warning and that it is working closely with authorities to ensure the safety of its employees.
The Phoenix coach crash in 2023, which left 57 people dead, most of whom were young students, is causing a growing outcry. The collision, which occurred when two trains were mistakenly placed on the same monitor, raised serious health concerns for Greece’s railway system. The government has been accused of handling the situation improperly and of failing to hold senior officers responsible, according to critics.
Protests have risen in recent months, particularly as it nears the second anniversary of the accident. Some rallies turned violent, resulting in conflicts between officers and protesters. Just railroad employees have been charged so far with the accident.
Parliament debated the administration’s response to the tragedy on Friday, just before the explosion. A former minister was chosen to be referred to judicial authorities by politicians for possible wrongdoing in relation to the crash’s aftereffects.
Greece has a longer history of violent incidents motivated by politics. Smaller radical teams continue to carry out problems despite the destruction of older extremist groups. A man was killed last year in northern Athens trying to build a bomb, raising questions about the rise of local extremism.
