Greek police arrest 2 people over 2010 fatal arson attack on Athens bank
Summary
Greek police arrested two people linked to a 2010 firebomb attack on a Marfin bank branch in Athens that killed three employees during a protest against government austerity measures. This is the first time suspects have been identified in this case, which happened early in Greece’s financial crisis.Key Facts
- The firebomb attack happened on May 5, 2010, during a large protest against austerity in Greece.
- Three bank workers died, including a pregnant woman, trapped inside the burning building.
- Protesters threw firebombs, also called Molotov cocktails, at the bank during the demonstration.
- Some people in the crowd shouted for the workers to be left to burn because they worked during the strike.
- Firefighters were delayed by the large protest crowd, slowing rescue efforts.
- Greek authorities reopened the investigation into the deaths in 2020.
- Two suspects were arrested in connection with the attack in 2024.
- The financial crisis led to severe economic hardship in Greece, with high poverty and unemployment rates.
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