Woman Killed in Greece After Bomb Explodes in Her Hands

A tragic incident unfolded in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, when a 38-year-old woman died after the bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands. The explosion, which occurred early on a Saturday morning, also caused significant damage to nearby storefronts and vehicles.

Authorities report that the woman was attempting to plant the explosive device outside a bank’s ATM when the bomb detonated prematurely. “It appears she was trying to place the device at the ATM, but something went wrong, and it exploded in her hands,” a senior police official told Reuters. A full criminal investigation is underway.

The woman, whose identity has not been publicly revealed, had been known to authorities for her past involvement in robberies. While the investigation is still in its early stages, police are looking into potential links to extremist left-wing groups, according to Associated Press reports.

This explosion comes less than a month after another bomb attack in Athens, where a device exploded outside the offices of Hellenic Train. In that case, police had received warnings from two Greek media outlets about a bomb threat, leading to the evacuation of the building and the discovery of a suspicious bag outside.

Authorities continue to investigate both incidents as part of their efforts to understand the growing threat of bombings in the country.