Fatal Plaka Blast, Ship Destroyed Amid New Incidents
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A powerful explosion in the historic Plaka district of Athens has tragically resulted in one confirmed fatality, with rescue teams continuing their desperate search for five other individuals amidst the rubble. The incident has also raised concerns about the structural integrity of several adjacent buildings. Adding to the gravity of the situation, it has come to light that residents had previously sent a warning letter to authorities regarding potential hazards in the area, which reportedly went unaddressed.
Further domestic incidents include a car carrier ship, the Blue Carrier 2, being completely destroyed by fire with efforts underway to prevent it from sinking. In Agios Panteleimonas, a 10-year-old girl sustained injuries in a shooting incident, while a deceased newborn infant was discovered in Achaia.
Meanwhile, new details are emerging in the ongoing investigation into the death of Mazonakis, focusing on critical calls made after his collapse and questions surrounding substances he may have been administered. Separately, Greek opposition parties, including MeRA25 and the New Left party, have criticized Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York.