Greece arrests three over bomb attacks on politicians' homes

Greek anti-terrorism police have arrested three individuals in connection with a series of bomb attacks that targeted politicians from the ruling New Democracy party. The attacks, which occurred early on July 1 in Thessaloniki, resulted in one fatality and four injuries. The improvised explosive device detonated under a car at the entrance of a residential building killed the mother of politician Afroditi Nestoro, who sustained burns and was hospitalized. Her father and two other residents were also injured.

Authorities reported the arrest of a 29-year-old man in Thessaloniki and a 26-year-old woman in Crete, suspected of involvement in the attack on Nestoro's home. Another man was arrested for allegedly harboring the suspects before and after the incident. Police are continuing their search for other potential accomplices. Separate attacks on the same night, targeting other New Democracy members, caused no injuries.

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Mother of politician Afroditi Nestoro died when an improvised bomb exploded under a car parked at the entrance of her apartment building.

Greece has a long history of politically motivated violence, with domestic extremist groups frequently employing crude explosive devices, typically causing property damage. These attacks have historically been directed at politicians, police, and other authorities.

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Police announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man in Thessaloniki and a 26-year-old woman on Crete, suspected of involvement in the bombing of Nestoro's home, as well as another man suspected of hiding them in his apartment before and after the attack.