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September 25, 2026

Greece: Athens explosion, Mykonos ship fire — FrontPages.eu, September 25, 2026

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A powerful explosion in the central Athens district of Plaka led to the collapse of an old building, injuring several people and prompting rescue efforts. The cause of the blast is currently under investigation, with initial reports suggesting a gas leak. Separately, a car carrier ship carrying 29 people caught fire north of Mykonos, mobilizing the Hellenic Coast Guard and Fire Service in a major maritime operation. In other news, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the UN General Assembly, emphasizing that dialogue with Turkey must be based on international law. Meanwhile, new details, including a nurse's testimony, have emerged in the ongoing Mazonakis death investigation.

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An explosion occurred in the Plaka area of central Athens, leading to the collapse of an old building. The incident resulted in at least one injury and the rescue of two individuals from the debris. Authorities are investigating the cause, with a gas leak being a suspected factor.

News247: Explosion in central Athens: Building collapses, one injured, two rescued

An explosion occurred in the center of Athens, causing a building to collapse. One person was injured and two were rescued from the debris.

in.gr: Explosion in Athens center, old building collapses - Three injured

An explosion occurred in central Athens, causing an old building in Plaka to collapse. Two women and a passerby were injured.

Kathimerini: Explosion in Plaka - Building Collapses, One Injured, Two Rescued

A building in the center of Athens collapsed in the Plaka area after an explosion on Friday morning. The cause of the explosion is unknown, with reports suggesting a gas leak. Rescue operations are underway for any trapped individuals.

News247: Devastated scene: First images from the explosion site in Plaka

First images show the extensive damage at the site of the explosion in the Plaka area of Athens.

Ναυτεμπορική: Explosion in Plaka: Two people rescued, lightly injured

An explosion occurred in a building in the Plaka area, resulting in the rescue of two lightly injured individuals. Investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A car carrier ship with 29 people on board caught fire north of Mykonos, triggering a major response from the Hellenic Coast Guard and Fire Service. Rescue operations are underway to manage the incident.

Ναυτεμπορική: Fire on car ferry north of Mykonos, Coast Guard mobilizes

A fire has broken out on a car ferry north of Mykonos, prompting a mobilization of the Hellenic Coast Guard.

News247: Fire on a car carrier ship with 29 people on board north of Mykonos

A car carrier ship carrying 29 individuals caught fire north of the island of Mykonos.

in.gr: Fire on car carrier ship north of Mykonos

A fire broke out on a car carrier ship located to the north of Mykonos island, prompting an alert.

Kathimerini: Fire on Car Carrier Ship North of Mykonos with 29 Onboard

A large operation by the Fire Service and Coast Guard is underway for a car carrier ship carrying 29 people, which caught fire north of Mykonos.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the UN General Assembly, reiterating Greece's stance that dialogue with Turkey should be based strictly on international law.

News247: Mitsotakis at the UN: Dialogue with Turkey only on the basis of international…

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis addressed the UN General Assembly, stating that dialogue with Turkey should be based solely on international law.

The ongoing investigation into the death of Mazonakis has seen new developments, including key testimony from a nurse, with reports also focusing on intoxication and alleged plasma transfusions.

in.gr: Mazonakis Case: The nurse's key testimony, intoxication and plasma…

This report delves into new details of the Mazonakis case, focusing on a nurse's testimony, intoxication, and alleged plasma transfusions.

An analysis of tax revenues for the first eight months of the year indicates that VAT and other tax revenues successfully met their targets, according to new economic data.

Ναυτεμπορική: 8-month tax revenue snapshot: Which taxes filled the coffers?

An analysis of tax revenues for the first eight months reveals that VAT and other tax revenues met targets, according to economic data.

An editorial piece critically examines Adonis Georgiadis, currently the Minister for Health and Vice President of New Democracy, arguing that he views himself as a successor but is perceived as a 'jester' by some, tolerated for serving certain interests.

in.gr: Adonis Georgiadis: the king's jester

An editorial piece arguing that Adonis Georgiadis believes himself to be a successor but is merely a jester tolerated by the court for serving its interests.

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