A 41-year-old Greek-British man was hospitalised in Thessaloniki after threatening to detonate a makeshift bomb outside the city’s courthouse. Authorities subdued the man, who was found with an improvised explosive device and a replica pistol. Following incoherent statements during his court appearance, officials ordered a psychiatric evaluation. The incident, handled by the Hellenic Police's Anti-Terrorist Service, has raised concerns over public safety and mental health interventions.
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Athens is gearing up for the 51st anniversary of the Polytechnic uprising with heightened security measures, including the deployment of over 5,000 police officers, aerial surveillance, and traffic restrictions. Authorities are focusing on key locations such as the Polytechnic, U.S. and Israeli embassies, and the district of Exarchia, amid concerns tied to Middle East tensions.
Following a deadly explosion in Athens' Ampelokipi district, Greek and Israeli intelligence services are on high alert, investigating whether the Israeli embassy was the intended target. Mossad has intensified its presence in Athens, collaborating with local agencies to analyze the incident and preempt further threats.
Greek authorities have issued a red alert and intensified security measures across the country following a deadly terrorist attack in Solingen, Germany. The Greek Police are focusing on safeguarding key locations, particularly those connected to Israeli interests, as concerns rise over potential threats. This comes after the suspected attacker, a 26-year-old Syrian national, surrendered to German authorities.