- A British national and his Greek wife in their 70s are believed to be among six people killed following a severe building collapse in the Plaka district of Athens.
- The explosion occurred on Friday morning near major historic landmarks including the Acropolis and Hadrian's Gate, blowing rubble and shattered glass up to three blocks away.
- US nationals staying in a short-term holiday rental on the first floor were also killed in the blast, according to local reports.
- Athens Mayor Haris Doukas stated that the explosion was likely triggered by a massive gas leak, with fire service investigators currently examining the site.
- Emergency rescue teams using cameras, sensors, and sniffer dogs retrieved six bodies from the flattened structure, while the UK Foreign Office confirmed it is in contact with local Greek authorities.
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