# Athens explosion: Six dead in blast near Acropolis in Plaka district

> The blast happened in the Plaka area of the Greek capital, a neighbourhood close to tourist sites such as the Acropolis.

- Published: 2026-09-26T12:45:00.774Z
- Updated: 2026-09-26T13:01:20.127Z
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- Topics: Economy, business and finance, Politics
- Involves: Explosion in Plaka, Athens, Plaka area of Athens, Plaka explosion, Plaka, Athens, a small road between the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, excavators, small road between the Acropolis and the Temple of Olympian Zeus, thermal imaging cameras

## How it developed

- 2026-09-26T12:45:00.774Z - BBC News: [Athens explosion: Six dead in blast near Acropolis in Plaka district](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6p3kk78l4l1o)

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