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Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two

A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a… Grouped from 5 articles across 4 sources.

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EuronewsSep 25, 2026, 12:48 PM

Explosion near Acropolis collapses building in Athens’ Plaka, injuring two

A powerful explosion in Athens’ historic Plaka district brought down a two-storey building near the Acropolis on Friday 25 September 2026, injuring at least two people. The cause remains under investigation, although a gas leak is suspected.

The Straits TimesSep 25, 2026, 6:17 AM

Five missing after explosion caused building to collapse in heart of touristic Athens

The site of the blast is near the Acropolis and the Temple of Zeus.

Sky NewsSep 25, 2026, 8:11 AM

Powerful explosion in Athens destroys building near Acropolis

At least three people have been injured after a building collapsed following a powerful explosion near the Acropolis in central Athens, officials have said.

EuronewsSep 25, 2026, 6:56 AM

Five missing after building collapses in central Athens due to suspected gas explosion

Officials say an investigation has been launched into the incident to determine the cause of the blast.

NBC NewsSep 25, 2026, 10:04 AM

An explosion near the Acropolis in Greece injures at least three people

The fire department said the explosion occurred in an old two-story building in the Plaka district, the historic part of Athens that lies at the foot of the Acropolis hill, Greece’s most visited ancient monument.

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