Suspects arrested in Greece over fatal firebomb attack on politician's home

Greek police have arrested three individuals in Thessaloniki suspected of carrying out a firebomb attack on July 1 that resulted in the death of a conservative politician's mother.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced the arrests, stating that authorities had fulfilled their promise to identify and apprehend those responsible. He declared that the state would continue to act decisively against those who attempt to spread fear through violence.

The arrested individuals, a woman and two men, are reportedly known members of autonomous groups. The firebombing occurred in the early morning hours of July 1, igniting vehicles in the garage of a residential building. The politician's mother sustained fatal burns, and four other people were injured.

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the authorities had fulfilled their promise to identify and apprehend those responsible.

Mitsotakis, a conservative himself, emphasized that the attack was directed at a politician from his party. This incident highlights Greece's ongoing struggle with politically motivated violence. While many older terrorist organizations have been dismantled, militant groups from the autonomous spectrum continue to carry out arson and bombing attacks, frequently targeting politicians, government offices, police stations, banks, and businesses.

Investigations into the Thessaloniki attack are continuing. The arrests come as the government seeks to reassure the public and demonstrate its commitment to combating extremism and maintaining public order.

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the state will continue to act decisively against those who try to spread fear through violence.