Foreign Office issues warning to Brits after explosion in this holiday hotspot
Foreign Office issues warning to Brits after explosion in this holiday hotspot
The Foreign Office has issued a stark warning to Brits after an explosion in the early hours of Saturday morning
Foreign Office issues Greece warning
The Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory for Greece following an explosion in Thessaloniki early on Saturday morning. UK tourists planning to visit the EU nation have been cautioned by the Foreign Office: "There has been an explosion in Thessaloniki in the early morning of 3 May. If you're in the area you should take care and follow the advice of the local authorities."
A 38-year-old woman was reportedly carrying the explosive device, intending to place it outside a bank around 5am on Saturday in Thessaloniki, a city in northern Greece.
The blast resulted in damage to several storefronts and vehicles, according to police reports. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation, sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here
"It appears that she was carrying an explosive device and planned to plant it at a bank's ATM," a senior police official informed Reuters news agency.
Authorities suspect the woman intended to position the device near an ATM.
The 38-year-old, whose identity remains undisclosed, had previously served a prison sentence for bank robbery, a police spokesperson told Greece's Skai TV, reports Birmingham Live.
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Some reports suggest she could be connected to a left-wing activist currently incarcerated for involvement in armed robberies and violent attacks.
The explosion took place outside a bank branch in a residential area of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city. Video footage showed significant damage to nearby buildings and vehicles.
The woman sustained grave injuries to her hand and was immediately taken to the hospital.
Sadly, she passed away from her injuries.
Greece has a history of criminal gangs associated with bombings and violent activities.
The country's record of anarchist group activities can be traced back to the 1970s.
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Despite this, Greece continues to be a favourite destination for British holidaymakers, with popular spots such as Crete, Corfu, Rhodes, Kos and more.
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