Five people missing in Athens after explosion in popular tourist district
7 sources·Updated September 27, 2026
Athens explosion
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- DW News EN·20h agoDeadly blast rips through Athens building, near Acropolis
Several foreign tourists remain missing after an explosion brought down a building in Athens' tourist area of Plaka, with the city's mayor calling it an "incredible disaster."
Read at DW News EN → - Al Jazeera·21h agoFour American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens
Two women reportedly injured after building collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district.
Read at Al Jazeera → - Guardian World·1d agoGreek authorities seek answers after six killed in Athens apartment block explosion
Emergency teams discovered victims after two-storey building in historic Plaka district collapsed ‘in seconds’ Greek authorities say they are trying to discover what caused a two-storey apartment block in the heart of ancient Athens to collapse “in a matter of seconds”, killing…
Read at Guardian World → - SBS World·1d agoThe search for missing tourists in Athens' tourist district
The sudden collapse of a building near the Acropolis has left four people missing.
Read at SBS World → - Irish Independent World·1d agoOne dead, five missing after explosion destroys building in AthensRead at Irish Independent World →
- Irish Independent·1d agoFive people missing in Athens after explosion in popular tourist district
Building housed a mix of privately owned and short-term rented apartments
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