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Tsipras: An attack by cowardly and dark forces against democracy itself

Tsipras: An attack by cowardly and dark forces against democracy itself

Commenting on the bomb explosion outside SKAI TV, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras referred to "an attack by cowardly and dark forces against democracy itself."

"However, they will not achieve their goal, neither to terrorize nor to disorientate," he added.

On her part, Citizens Protection Minister Olga Gerovassili said: "This was a strike against democracy. Thankfully, there was only material damage. It is a relief that no one was hurt."

"Democracy is shielded and of course no threatened," Gerovassili underlined.

The bomb outside private SKAI TV caused extensive damage but no injuries. Specifically, the blast shattered windows and damaged the front of the building.

Police immediately evacuated the building and cordonned off the area.

According to the TV station, the bomb was placed in the building. However, police said to the Athens-Macedonian News Agency (ANA) that the explosive mechanism was inside a bag placed outside the building - more specifically, on a pavement opposite the entrance to the premises, at a distance of about seven metres.

Police said the blast occurred at 2:35 a.m. outside the broadcaster's headquarters in Athens after a telephone warning to Zougla news website and ANT1 TV.

Source: amna-mpa