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Bomb threats target US, Israeli, and Egyptian embassies in Athens

Bomb threats were reported at the embassies of the United States, Israel, and Egypt in Athens on Friday. 

According to reports, television stations were contacted and informed that bombs would detonate at the three embassies by 11.30 a.m. 

Another call warned that a bomb would go off at the parliament building. 

Pylos shipwreck death toll continues to climb with 78 bodies found

At least 78 bodies have been found by rescuers conducting search-and-rescue operations on Wednesday following the capsizing of a fishing vessel off the town of Pylos in the Peloponnese. There are fears that the death toll may still yet increase further. 104 people on board have been rescued, with information suggesting that the people on board may have exceeded 400.

Hand grenade found in a residential complex in Glyfada

A hand grenade was found in an outdoor area of a residential complex in the southern suburb of Glyfada, police said Wednesday. 

The circumstances under which the hand grenade was found have not yet been clarified. 

As soon as the suspicious device was discovered, a team from the bomb disposal unit rushed to the scene to take necessary action.

Thessaloniki student arrested over explosive device prank

A 17-year-old student from Thessaloniki, northern Greece, was temporarily arrested last Tuesday for falsely reporting to the police that an explosive device had been placed in his high school.

The school, located in the district of Kalamaria, was evacuated and a bomb disposal unit arrived  to inspect the building.

The Tow Truck in Sofia will be Twice as Expensive

The fine for forcibly moving a car to a penal parking lot in Sofia will increase by 100%. Thus, instead of the current BGN 60, violators will have to pay BGN 120 if they pick up their car with a tow truck (paiyak/паяк in Bulgarian). This was decided by the Transport Commission in the Sofia Municipality. The value of the penalty fee has not changed since 2012.

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