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.

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.