Five people were hospitalized, including one in critical condition, following a series of pre-dawn firebomb attacks on the homes of New Democracy party members in Thessaloniki, Greece. Authorities report the attacks utilized crude explosive devices created from camping gas canisters.
How the Thessaloniki Attacks Unfolded
The attacks occurred between 4 a.m. and 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday. According to police reports, apartment buildings in the northern Greek city were targeted. All the injuries were sustained from the last of the three attacks, where cars and motorcycles were set ablaze.
Among those injured was parliamentary candidate Afroditi Nestora, who was hospitalized alongside her parents. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis confirmed that Nestora’s mother remains intubated in an intensive care unit. Two additional residents from the same building were also admitted to the hospital.
This incident follows a pattern of targeted violence in Greece. In July 2025, a bomb exploded outside the Thessaloniki home of the president of Greece’s association of prison guards, and in June 2024, a police officer guarding the home of a top judge in Athens was injured in a gasoline bomb attack.
What is the Political Response to the Violence?
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis condemned the events as a “cowardly, murderous attack” during his visit to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. He stated that the perpetrators, who he described as “mere criminals” hiding behind the “cloak of social struggle,” will face legal consequences for their actions.
Konstantinos Kyranakis, secretary of the New Democracy political committee, emphasized that the party would not succumb to intimidation. He characterized the events as a “proper terrorist attack,” and called for a broader reflection on the “culture of tolerance towards political violence” that he claims has been cultivated in the country for years.
Why Does Greece Face Recurring Militant Attacks?
Attacks by shadowy Greek militant groups against symbols of power or the property of politicians, police or other authority figures are relatively frequent. Most cause material damage but no injuries.
To stay updated on regional security developments, monitor official statements from the Hellenic Police (ELAS) and government press briefings, as these provide the most accurate, verified data during unfolding investigations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who was targeted in the Thessaloniki attacks?
Members of the governing New Democracy party, including parliamentary candidate Afroditi Nestora. - What weapons were used in the firebombings?
Police report the use of crude explosive devices fashioned from camping gas canisters. - Are there any suspects in custody?
Authorities have not announced any arrests regarding the Wednesday morning attacks as of the latest update. - How many people were injured?
Five people were hospitalized, with one victim remaining in critical condition in an intensive care unit.
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