Two women central in Athens blast

Greek anti-terrorism investigators are focusing on two women tied to an apartment explosion that killed one man in Athens on Thursday.

Both women, known for past activist actions, are suspected of being involved in constructing a bomb that accidentally detonated.

The primary suspect, a 33-year-old woman, remains in critical condition after being gravely injured in the blast.

She has prior arrests, including one at a 2015 protest against Turkish Airlines, where she allegedly participated in anarchist-driven actions.

Authorities believe the second woman, also known for connections to anarchist circles, facilitated access to the apartment. Reports indicate she may have secured keys from the unit’s owner, who now resides in the Netherlands and is not considered directly involved.

Police are also looking into the dead man’s identity, which remains unknown, though he is believed to have connections with anti-establishment groups.

The explosion, believed to have been caused by a premature bomb detonation, sparked immediate concern over potential targets.

Officials are investigating whether the Israeli Embassy was the intended target, although no definitive evidence has emerged. 

Authorities have gathered evidence from the apartment, including two pistols, multiple phones, laptops, and DNA samples, in hopes of unraveling the network behind this incident.

This explosion follows an uptick in left-wing extremist incidents in Greece.

In recent months, new domestic groups have claimed responsibility for various acts, marking a resurgence of urban guerrilla violence.

The Anti-Terrorism Unit is now analyzing evidence from the scene and nearby surveillance footage for possible links to broader anarchist or terror networks, aiming to prevent further attacks amid heightened tensions in the region.