A Woman Dies When a Bomb She was Carrying Exploded in Thessaloniki While Attempting Attack on Bank

Greek police forensic experts search the spot where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, May 3, 2025.

A 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday morning in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, when a bomb she was carrying detonated prematurely. Authorities stated the explosion occurred around 5 a.m. as the woman was reportedly en route to place the explosive device outside a nearby bank.

Greek police forensic experts search the spot where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, May 3, 2025.

The blast caused extensive damage to nearby storefronts and vehicles but did not result in additional casualties. Emergency services and bomb disposal experts responded swiftly to the scene.

The woman, who died instantly in the explosion, was known to law enforcement for her involvement in multiple previous robberies. Police are actively investigating her possible affiliations with extreme leftist organizations, suspecting a politically motivated attack.

Greek police forensic experts search the spot where a 38-year-old woman was killed early Saturday when a bomb she was carrying exploded in her hands, local police said, in Thessaloniki, northern Greece, May 3, 2025.

The incident has raised security concerns in the region, prompting heightened surveillance around financial institutions and increased efforts to monitor radicalized individuals.