A homemade bomb exploded on Thursday outside a bank branch in Athens, while a Greek extremist group claimed responsibility for similar explosions last week. Greek officials stated that the explosion caused minor damage and no casualties. According to them, police defused another bomb found near the explosion site. A group that calls itself the Revolutionary Struggle claimed responsibility for the explosions on May 5 at a police station in the Greek capital. In a statement published in an Athens newspaper, the group mentioned that some of those coming to watch the Olympics are undesirable individuals and that extensive security plans turn the events into a fortress. The Greek government stated that it has implemented a plan to ensure the security of the events.
Explosion of a Homemade Bomb Outside a Bank Branch in Athens - 2004-05-13
A homemade bomb exploded outside a bank in Athens, causing minor damage but no casualties. A Greek extremist group claimed responsibility for this and previous attacks, citing concerns over security during the upcoming Olympics. This situation highlights ongoing security challenges in Greece.
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📰 What Happened
A homemade bomb exploded outside a bank in Athens, causing minor damage but no casualties. The Revolutionary Struggle group claimed responsibility for this and other recent attacks, citing concerns over security during the upcoming Olympics.
- The explosion occurred outside a bank branch in Athens.
- Another bomb was found and defused near the explosion site.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Greece has a history of domestic terrorism and political violence, particularly from leftist and anarchist groups. The upcoming Olympics heightens security concerns.
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