A journey warning has been issued to holidaymakers in Greece following an explosion within the metropolis of Thessaloniki within the early hours of Saturday morning.
A lady has died when an explosive system she was carrying detonated, in line with police officers.
Police have launched a prison investigation into the deadly explosion. Officers consider the girl had meant to plant the explosive at a financial institution ATM earlier than the deadly detonation.
"It seems that she was carrying an explosive system and deliberate to plant it at a financial institution's ATM. One thing went fallacious and exploded in her fingers," a senior police official instructed Reuters.
The International, Commonwealth and Growth Workplace (FCDO) has issued steering for Britons within the space following the incident.
It said: "There was an explosion in Thessaloniki within the early morning of Could 3.
"For those who're within the space, it is best to take care and comply with the recommendation of the native authorities."
The FCDO just lately supplied up to date journey info for holidaymakers heading to Greece this summer season, following excessive climate hitting elements of the nation.
Flash flooding and storms battered the Greek islands of Crete and Rhodes, with seven individuals rescued from floodwater.
The islands of Santorini (Thira), Anafi, Ios and Amorgos skilled elevated seismic exercise in early 2025.
The FCDO stated: "Greece can expertise excessive pure phenomena equivalent to earthquakes, wildfires, excessive warmth and flash floods.
"To be alerted to occasions close to the place you’re situated in Greece, register for alerts from the Greek authorities's Emergency Communication Service (in English)."
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To register for alerts on iPhones, customers ought to go to Settings, then Notifications, and allow the "Emergency Alerts" choice.
Android 11 and better customers can entry this by way of Settings, Notifications, Superior Settings, and Wi-fi Emergency Alerts.
Samsung system homeowners ought to navigate to Settings, Apps, Messages, Notifications, Emergency Notifications and allow the related choice.
The FCDO really useful following 112 Greece on X for official updates throughout emergencies.