Crime & Safety · Greece

Alert over suspicious object outside the US embassy has been lifted.

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A security alert was issued on July 5, 2026, regarding a suspicious suitcase found outside the American Embassy in Vasilissis Sofias.
Authorities were notified by passersby, leading to the deployment of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit to investigate the object.
The object was determined to be non-threatening, and the alert was lifted shortly afterward.
Traffic restrictions in the area were lifted as roads began to reopen following the incident.
No injuries or incidents were reported during the security response.

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A security alert occurred on July 5, 2026, after a suspicious suitcase was discovered outside the U.S. Embassy on Vasilissis Sofias Avenue in Athens. Passersby alerted authorities, prompting a swift response that included the deployment of a Bomb Disposal Unit to assess the object. As a precaution, traffic along the avenue was temporarily halted to ensure public safety.

Following an investigation by the specialized team, it was determined that the suitcase did not pose any threat, leading to the conclusion of the alert. Authorities gradually began reopening the roads that had been closed during the incident. The public was informed that no dangerous materials were found in the suitcase, and normalcy returned to the area shortly thereafter.

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