Suspicious suitcase found near Greek parliament

A suspicious suitcase was detected near the old Parliament close to Syntagma Square in Athens, on Friday.
The suitcase was spotted by a passerby on the corner of Voulis and Kolokotroni street who alerted the police.
A bomb disposal unit arrived on the scene to examine the suitcase.

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Suspicious suitcase found near Greek parliament

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