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Athens Apartment Bombing: Investigation Underway
A powerful bomb exploded in an Athens apartment, killing one and injuring another. Greek authorities are investigating and have made arrests, linking the event to a potential resurgence of domestic terrorism.
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- What is unclear about the incident?
- The intended target and timing of the attack are still unclear; however, authorities believe the bomb detonated accidentally while the man was assembling it.
- What is the history of extremism in Greece?
- Greece has a history of far-left extremism, though the major groups responsible for past attacks have been largely suppressed. This incident is considered a possible resurgence of domestic terrorism.
- What happened in the Athens apartment last week?
- A bomb exploded in an Athens apartment, killing a 36-year-old Greek man and injuring a 33-year-old woman. The bomb was powerful enough to cause extensive damage and is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism.
- Who has been arrested in connection with the explosion?
- Greek authorities have arrested a 31-year-old man and the injured woman, who is under guard in the hospital. They are also searching for a 30-year-old woman who fled the country.
- What did the Minister of Citizen Protection say about the perpetrators?
- The Greek Minister of Citizen Protection, Michalis Chrisochoidis, stated that the perpetrators were young people aiming to establish a new generation of domestic terrorists in Greece.