Bomb blast outside Greek criminal prosecutors home November 22, 2012 - 20:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A small bomb exploded outside the Athens home of a Greek criminal prosecutor early on Thursday, November 22 causing no injuries but damaging houses and cars, police said, according to Reuters. The dynamite-packed device was placed in the front yard of the house of Paraskevi Kalaitzi who has investigated a string of high-profile criminal cases, including the 2009 kidnapping of shipping magnate Perikilis Panagopoulos. "We haven't formed a clear picture yet. It could be common criminals or (domestic) terrorism," said a police official who declined to be named. The blast tore a hole in the building's front door and smashed windows in seven houses and six cars, police said. Officers were studying CCTV footage for clues. Panagopoulos was held for eight days then released after his family paid a ransom, in a case that riveted the nation. Several small bombs have exploded in Greece in recent years as the country struggles through harsh austerity measures imposed by foreign lenders. Gas canisters have been left a number of times at banks and tax offices.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity  The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization.Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia.Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. |
