3 Arrested in Connection With Deadly Blast in Central Athens

NYT World Friday 30 October 2026, 14:45 UTC By Niki Kitsantonis 1 min read

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The site of a building that partially collapsed following an explosion last month in the Plaka area, a popular area for tourists, in Athens.

Central Athens (LOCATION) Plaka (LOCATION) Athens (LOCATION)

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