Thessaloniki: Gas Canister Explosion at Apartment Building

An explosion occurred early this morning outside an apartment building in eastern Thessaloniki, causing property damage. The incident happened around 4:30 AM on Agias Triados street.

A gas canister exploded on the sidewalk, damaging the glass and blinds of a ground-floor business, reportedly a hangout for individuals associated with the anarchist movement, according to thestival.gr. No injuries were reported.

A resident of a neighboring building described the noise as deafening. Police are conducting a preliminary investigation to determine the circumstances and perpetrators of the explosion.