Explosion Rocks Apartment Building in Varkiza

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1. έκρηξη (f.)
   Γρήγορη και βίαιη απελευθέρωση ενέργειας ή αερίου. ↩︎
2. πολυκατοικία (f.)
   Κτήριο με πολλά διαμερίσματα για κατοικία. ↩︎
3. μηχανισμός (m.)
   Σύστημα από μέρη που λειτουργούν μαζί για να εκτελούν μία εργασία. ↩︎
4. προκαλώ
   Είναι η αιτία για κάτι να συμβεί. ↩︎
5. ερευνώ
   Αναζητούν πληροφορίες ή γεγονότα με σκοπό να ανακαλύψουν την αλήθεια. ↩︎
6. ανησυχία (f.)
   Συναίσθημα ανησυχίας ή άγχους για κάτι. ↩︎

Translation

Text Comprehension

Question: What caused the explosion in the apartment building in Varkiza?

Question: Were there any injuries from the explosion?

Vocabulary

Greek	English
έκρηξη (f.)	explosion
πολυκατοικία (f.)	apartment building
μηχανισμός (m.)	mechanism
προκαλώ	caused
ερευνώ	investigate
ανησυχία (f.)	concerns

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The device ignited around 3:00 AM, causing a minor fire and resulting in material damage to the building’s entrance. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries among the residents. The incident has prompted a swift response from local authorities and specialised units from the Greek police and fire services.

Upon arrival, the police and a team from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit recovered remnants of the device. The investigation is now headed by the State Security Department, as they seek to identify those responsible for the attack. Despite the damage, understanding the motive behind the attack remains a significant challenge for investigators.

Further intrigue surrounds the incident due to unconfirmed reports suggesting that Eliza Vozemberg, a Member of the European Parliament for New Democracy, might occasionally reside in the building. However, details regarding her presence or potential targeting remain speculative at this time.

The explosion has raised concerns among the local community and authorities about building security and safety measures. As the investigation continues, residents in the surrounding areas remain vigilant amidst heightened security measures.

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