Bomb explodes near Greek parliament

A small bomb has exploded outside Greek Business Federation offices near the Greek parliament in central Athens. The explosion caused damage, but no injuries.

Forty-five minutes before the explosion was produced two local newspapers received warning calls. An individual with a distorted voice said a bomb would explode at the federation and warned it was not a joke. Early investigations suggest that the action could be led by an urban guerrilla in protest against measures implemented by the Government of Alexis Tsipras. This is the first event of its kind taking place in the country since Syriza won the elections in January.