An explosion occurred shortly before 01:30 near the Ministry of Labour.
The explosion has caused material damage. Earlier, at about 12:40, an unknown person had called a newspaper and reported that he had hung a bag outside the Ministry of Labor, warning them that it would explode in 40 minutes.
He then called again and reported that the device had been placed outside a bank (Alpha Bank) located near the ministry on Korai Street. According to police, the device exploded at 01:29 at this point.
The caller said that the ‘Revolutionary Brigade Self-Defense’ is claiming responsibility for the explosion. The bomb squad after the explosion approached the spot with great caution in fear of a second bomb, but could not locate anything.
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The Hellenic Police had announced a temporary traffic halt on Stadiou Street at its intersection with Peshmazoglou Street because of the suspicious object.
