Explosion Rocks Jacky.O Nightclub in Central Athens

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1. έκρηξη  (f.)
   Η απότομη και βίαιη απελευθέρωση ενέργειας, συνήθως συνοδευόμενη από δυνατό ήχο. ↩︎
2. νυχτερινός
   Αυτό που συμβαίνει ή σχετίζεται με τη νύχτα. ↩︎
3. τραυματισμός  (m.)
   Ζημιά στο σώμα που προκαλείται από ατύχημα ή επίθεση. ↩︎
4. εκρηκτικός
   Αυτό που μπορεί να προκαλέσει έκρηξη. ↩︎
5. κίνηση  (f.)
   Η παρουσία πολλών ατόμων ή οχημάτων σε ένα μέρος. ↩︎
6. έρευνα  (f.)
   Η διαδικασία συλλογής πληροφοριών για την κατανόηση ενός θέματος. ↩︎

Translation

Text comprehension

Question 1: What did the man leave at the entrance of the nightclub?

Question 2: What are the police doing to get more information?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
έκρηξη  (f.)	explosion
νυχτερινός	nocturnal
τραυματισμός  (m.)	injuries
εκρηκτικός	explosive
κίνηση  (f.)	traffic
έρευνα  (f.)	investigations

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An explosion occurred late on Tuesday night outside the “Jacky.O” nightclub in the central Athens district of Ilisia, narrowly avoiding human casualties but causing substantial material damage. The incident took place on Mihalakopoulou Street, a key thoroughfare in the city regularly frequented by both pedestrians and vehicles.

Authorities identified a small yet potent explosive device planted in a paper bag left at the club’s entrance. Security footage reveals a man dressed in black, with his facial features obscured by a hood and surgical mask, leaving the bag before making a quick escape on foot. Shortly thereafter, the device detonated, causing damage to nearby property and a parked car.

Greek police are scrutinising CCTV footage from the vicinity, hoping to gather more information about the perpetrator. Although the explosion led to structural damage, the lack of injuries is considered a stroke of luck, given the dense traffic in the area at the time.

The investigation is led by the Organised Crime Directorate. Current leads are being explored, including analysis of the explosive’s remains and potential gang involvement. Initial speculation links the attack to the “Greek Mafia”, suggesting a message-oriented motive. However, officials caution that further evidence is needed before drawing hard conclusions.

This incident shatters a period of relative calm in Athens’ nightlife sector. Jacky.O, recently reopened after years of closure, has been attracting a nostalgic crowd yearning for the vibrant night scene of yesteryear. Despite the shock wave of the explosion reverberating through the neighbourhood, residents and patrons remain physically unharmed, akin to a fortunate twist of fate.

The inquiry continues as authorities piece together witness accounts and additional security footage, aiming to apprehend those responsible and understand the broader implications of this act.

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