What first appeared to be a tragic accident is now the center of a terrorism investigation.
A midday explosion in an Athens apartment on Thursday killed one man and seriously injured a woman. New evidence has led the Anti-Terror Unit to take over the case.
The explosion happened in the Ambelokipi district of the city. The injured woman is currently in the hospital and is being questioned by anti-terrorism officials. Authorities have confirmed she has a prior arrest record, but haven't released any details. Police are also looking into a second woman who may have had access to the apartment and possible links to terrorism.
Investigators are now treating the apartment as a potential bomb-making hideout. The man killed in the blast is undergoing DNA testing to confirm his identity and check for any criminal history.
A gun and a mobile phone were found at the scene and are being analyzed by forensic experts. Photos of the weapon have been published online by local media.
This case has raised serious concerns about a resurgence of terrorist activity in Athens. The Anti-Terror Unit is working to identify everyone involved and prevent any further threats.