Athens Bomb Blast Raises Tensions Over Rail Safety

A bomb exploded outside the offices of Hellenic Train on Syngrou Avenue in central Athens, with no injuries reported due to a timely evacuation following anonymous warning calls to local media. The explosion, which involved an improvised device in a bag, has heightened tensions amid mounting public criticism of the Greek government's handling of the 2023 Tempe train disaster that killed 57 people. Greece, known for politically-motivated attacks, is witnessing signs of a revival in domestic extremist activities. The incident remains under investigation, with no immediate claims of responsibility. Hellenic Train, a subsidiary of Italy's Ferrovie dello Stato, operates key passenger and freight routes in Greece.