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Four American tourists among 6 killed after explosion levels building near Athens’ Acropolis

A suspected gas leak caused an explosions that leveled a residential building in Athens' Plaka district near the Acropolis, killing four American tourists and two residents.

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Sep 27, 2026 · byFox News

Four American tourists among 6 killed in suspected gas leak blast in Athens

Two women reportedly injured after building collapse in Athens' historic Plaka district.

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Sep 26, 2026 · byAl Jazeera

Greek 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 a matter of 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 six people. Emergency teams found the victims, including four American tourists, on Saturday, more than 24 hours after an explosion prompted the early morning tragedy in the historic Plaka district. Continue reading...

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Sep 26, 2026 · byThe Guardian

Deadly 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."

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Sep 26, 2026 · byDeutsche Welle

Athens on a plate – a food-lover’s guide to the Greek capital

Athens -born chef Nick Molyviatis and Greek restaurant supremo David Carter share their top tips to the best cafes, bars and restaurants in the city Normally we stay around Plaka, so Anana is the coffee shop I go to most often. There’s also Behold The Man in Exarchia, which is one of the coolest coffee shops I’ve been to. Exarchia has a really rebellious, anti-establishment feel and this place completely fits that – it has great music, great coffee and it’s just very cool. I don’t think there’s a coffee shop in London that’s quite like it. DC Continue reading...

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Sep 26, 2026 · byThe Guardian

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.

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Sep 25, 2026 · byEuronews