Athens hit by triple bomb blast

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Athens hit by triple bomb blast

Associated Press
Wednesday May 5, 2004

Three bombs exploded outside a police station in Athens today in a series of timed blasts, causing serious damage and unnerving Greek security forces just 100 days before the Olympic Games opens in the city.

There were no serious injuries reported after the pre-dawn explosions, which occurred within half an hour of each other, and come ahead of events to mark the final stretch leading up to the Olympics in August.

An anonymous caller to an Athens newspaper warned of the attacks several minutes in advance, but provided no motive or claim of responsibility.

Police believe the bombings at the densely populated Kalithea district may have been intended to claim victims, despite the tip to the newspaper.

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