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Bomb Detonates Outside Hellenic Train Offices in Athens, No Injuries Reported

The explosion caused limited damage and has intensified focus on Greece's railway safety and government accountability following the 2023 train disaster.

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An explosive device detonates near the headquarters of ''Hellenic Train'' in Athens, Greece, on April 11, 2025. No casualties are reported. Authorities report receiving advance warnings, enabling a partial evacuation before the blast. The incident follows years of public outrage over Greece's 2023 Tempi rail tragedy, where 57 lives are lost due to alleged safety oversights in the national railway system. (Photo by Maria Chourdari/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Overview

  • A bomb exploded outside the offices of Hellenic Train in central Athens on April 11, 2025, causing limited damage but no injuries.
  • An anonymous caller warned local media of the bomb approximately 40 minutes before the explosion, prompting a police response.
  • Police cordoned off the area, discovered a bag containing the explosive device, and are conducting a forensic investigation at the scene.
  • The incident occurs against a backdrop of public anger over the 2023 Tempe train disaster, which killed 57 people and exposed severe safety deficiencies in Greece's railway system.
  • Hellenic Train condemned the act of violence, emphasizing its commitment to safety and cooperation with authorities during the ongoing investigation.