Firebomb attacks in northern Greek city target residences of governing party members
Summary
Early in the morning, three firebomb attacks targeted homes of members of Greece’s ruling New Democracy party in Thessaloniki, a city in northern Greece. Five people were injured, including a parliamentary candidate and her mother, who suffered burns and smoke inhalation. The attacks used simple gas canister bombs and are part of a pattern of violent acts by unknown militant groups in Greece.Key Facts
- Three firebomb attacks happened between 4 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. in Thessaloniki, northern Greece.
- The attacks targeted residences of members of the New Democracy party, the current ruling conservative party.
- Explosives used were made with camping gas canisters.
- Five people were hospitalized; injuries were mostly from the last attack involving burning cars and motorcycles.
- A parliamentary candidate and her mother were among the injured, with the mother in intensive care.
- Three other residents were treated for smoke inhalation.
- Similar attacks by unknown militant groups have occurred frequently in Greece, often targeting political or authority figures.
- Past incidents include a bomb near the home of a prison guards association leader and a gasoline bomb attack on a police officer’s post.
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