By Maki Synodinou

At about 3:30 on Saturday morning, vehicles were restored on the streets around the offices of the Hellenic Train on Syngrou Avenue, which remained excluded for many hours after a bomb explosion earlier.

Men of forensic investigations and the explosive mechanisms department were found at the spot and collected explosive residues to transfer them to the Special ELAS laboratories in order to give a first response to its connection.

According to police sources in the backpack, another explosive mechanism was installed that exploded the dawn of February 3 at the Stadium near the Labor Ministry and a phone call had been preceded by then.

So far, the same sources say that the mechanism that exploded today, which was in a backpack, is unknown connection and power.

In a photo document by skai.gr, The backpack, locked with a machine padlock and mounted on a pillar is imprinted.

Hellenic Train announcement

Announcement on the sidelines of the incident was issued by the company, stressing, among other things, that this way of expression has no place in society.

In detail the announcement

The Hellenic Train confirms that earlier this evening there was an explosion within walking distance of its headquarters on Syngrou Avenue.

The incident caused limited material damage, without any injuries – neither among the company employees nor among passing citizens.

A warning call had been preceded by the ESIEA offices and the competent authorities were immediately mobilized, taking all the necessary actions.

Hellenic Train has worked with the authorities from the first moment.

At the same time, it takes all necessary measures to preserve the safety of its employees.

Our company unequivocally condemns any form of violence and tensions that trigger a climate of toxicity that undermines any progress.

This way of expression has no place in society. We will continue to defend our dialogue, cooperation, solidarity and justice.

Conflicting the bomb attack by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

The political leadership of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport condemns the bomb attack on the offices of the Hellenic Train, which fortunately caused no injuries, except for minor material damage.

Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Christos Dimas said: “The bomb attack today at the offices of the Hellenic Train is a completely condemned act.

It is a criminal act, which endangered the lives of people, workers and passers -by, in a central part of Athens and in high traffic.

Nothing justifies terrorism, no act of violence attributes justice.

The authorities and justice now have the reason. “

Deputy Minister of Transport Mr. Konstantinos Kiranakis said: “Today’s attack on Hellenic Train headquarters is an act of violence that cannot and should not have a place in a democratic society.

We condemn her.

The road to justice and immediate responsibility does not pass through the terrorism of an explosive mechanism aimed at ordinary citizens and workers. “

Announcement of Hellenic Police Headquarters on an explosion noted on Syngrou Avenue

Greek Police issued a statement on the sidelines of the explosion on Syngrou Avenue, stressing that a preliminary investigation is being conducted.

The announcement in detail

Today, Friday, April 11, 2025 at 20:53, an unknown call to the Editors’ Journal and the zougla.gr website about the installation of an explosive device at the Hellenic Train offices on Syngrou Avenue, giving 35-40 minutes.

The site was immediately excluded from police forces rushing to the scene, diverting traffic.

The mechanism exploded at 9:30 pm, causing only limited material damage.

Preliminary investigation is carried out by the Directorate of Special Crimes of Violence.