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Over 10 kilograms of Explosives Found in Athens Flat Amid Anti-Terror Investigation

Greek anti-terrorism police have uncovered guns and explosives in a central Athens apartment, potentially linked to a resurgence of urban guerrilla activity. The discovery follows an October 31 bomb explosion that killed one man and injured a woman. Authorities suspect the group was planning an attack and have charged four individuals with terrorism-related offenses, though all deny involvement. Investigations continue into the intended target and possible connections to past political violence.

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Mitsotakis Condemns Attack on Trump, Calls for End to Political Violence

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his horror at the attack on former U.S. President Donald Trump during a campaign rally, calling political violence "unacceptable in our democratic societies." Mitsotakis wished Trump a full recovery and extended condolences to the families of the bystanders affected by the attack. The incident, which left one rally attendee dead and two others injured, saw Trump struck in the ear by an assailant before security agents intervened.