×
GreekEnglish

×
  • Politics
  • Diaspora
  • World
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Cooking
Monday
15
Dec 2025
weather symbol
Athens 16°C
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • World
  • Diaspora
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
  • Culture
  • Sports
  • Mediterranean Cooking
  • Weather
Contact follow Protothema:
Powered by Cloudevo
> Greece

Athens: Strong explosion in a building on Syggrou Avenue (videos-photos)

One man was injured

Newsroom January 26 10:25

A powerful explosion occurred shortly after 6 in the morning in a 6-storey building on Syggrou Avenue.

The explosion injured a 78-year-old man, who according to information has been transported to the hospital and was immediately admitted to the operating room. The elderly man has injuries to his upper and lower limbs.

Investigations are underway into the cause of the explosion. Officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (TEEM) are currently in the area to investigate whether there was an explosive device.

The explosion caused a fire, which shortly before 8 in the morning, was brought under control.

See Also:

US prepares Ukrainians for war with Russia – Military equipment and ammunition land in Kyiv

>Related articles

“Achilles’ Shield”: Negotiations with Israel enter the final stretch – The LORA missile also in focus

The Ministry of Defense bill has been submitted – see the changes to salaries, ranks, and deferments in the Armed Forces

Kolydas presents what two models show for the Christmas weather: What the general picture shows

Ask me anything

Explore related questions

#athens#explosion#greece#photos#videos
> More Greece

Follow en.protothema.gr on Google News and be the first to know all the news

See all the latest News from Greece and the World, the moment they happen, at en.protothema.gr

> Latest Stories

“Achilles’ Shield”: Negotiations with Israel enter the final stretch – The LORA missile also in focus

December 15, 2025

Bashar al-Assad returned to the classroom and began studying ophthalmology – the family’s gilded life in Russia

December 15, 2025

The Ministry of Defense bill has been submitted – see the changes to salaries, ranks, and deferments in the Armed Forces

December 15, 2025

Kolydas presents what two models show for the Christmas weather: What the general picture shows

December 15, 2025

GPO poll: who are the political figures and events of 2025

December 15, 2025

Christodoulides and Macron sign the strategic partnership between Cyprus and France in Elysee

December 15, 2025

St Eleftherios Church celebrates Feast Day in Brunswick

December 15, 2025

The village in the Peloponnese from which, according to myth, Paris abducted the beautiful Helen

December 15, 2025
All News

> World

Bashar al-Assad returned to the classroom and began studying ophthalmology – the family’s gilded life in Russia

Life for the Assad family in Russia continues in luxury but without any influence. The Kremlin has “largely lost interest” in the former Syrian president, though it still does not allow him to appear in the media

December 15, 2025

Vessel with Greek interests found with cocaine in the Atlantic – Notorious “baron” arrested

December 15, 2025

Brutal crime in Hollywood: Renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife found dead, allegedly murdered by their son

December 15, 2025

Terrorist attack in Sydney: The perpetrators are believed to have had links to ISIS – Their victims ranged in age from 10 to 87

December 15, 2025

Shooting in Sydney: Gunfire by two unknown individuals at a Jewish celebration on a beach, reports of casualties (videos)

December 14, 2025
Homepage
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICY COOKIES POLICY TERM OF USE
Powered by Cloudevo
Copyright © 2025 Πρώτο Θέμα