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Explosive device goes off outside building in central Athens

Explosive device goes off outside building in central Athens

Police are investigating an attack with a homemade explosive device made of firecrackers and flammable liquid outside an apartment building in Athens’ downtown Pangrati district on Thursday morning.

The explosion caused a small fire and some damage to the entrance of the building, according to a TV report. The same report said that police officers live in the building which could be the reason behind the attack. 

No injuries were reported. 

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