27 Dec 2018 | 09:43 AM UTC
Greece: Explosion near a church in Athens December 27
An explosive device detonates near a church in central Athens on December 27; associated disruptions expected
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26 Jan 01:47 PM UTC —
Greece: Anarchists claim responsibility for bombing, threaten more attacks /update 1
Event
An explosive device detonated near Saint Dionysios church in the Kolonaki quarter in central Athens on Thursday morning (local time), December 27, leaving a police officer and another individual injured. No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack. Localized transportation disruptions and a heightened security presence can be expected in the area of the attack.
Context
Attacks against media stations, banks, and government institutions are not uncommon in Greece, and are mostly conducted by anarchist or far-left groups.
Advice
Individuals present in Athens are advised to monitor the situation, follow all instructions issued by local authorities, and avoid the site of the bombing.
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