Greece bombing horror as woman killed in blast

It appears that she was carrying an explosive device and planned to plant it at a bank’s ATM,

a senior police official told Reuters

Something went wrong and exploded in her hands,

the official added

Stay aware of your surroundings, stay away from protests and follow the advice of local authorities."

The FCDO urges British visitors

Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Greece. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals."

Additionally, the FCDO maintains its standing advice regarding the threat of terrorism in Greece, cautioning that

There has been an explosion in Thessaloniki in the early morning of 3 May. If you're in the area you should take care and follow the advice of the local authorities."

A new Gov.uk alert reads