Greek Parliament bomb sweep finds no explosives after anonymous threat
Specialist explosive disposal units inspected the Hellenic Parliament in Athens on Sunday afternoon after an anonymous caller claimed a device had been planted inside the building, finding no explosives.
Threat received by Parliament switchboard
On the afternoon of Sunday, 4 October 2026, an anonymous individual placed a threatening phone call to the switchboard of the Hellenic Parliament. The caller claimed that an explosive device had been placed inside the building. The individual gave no details regarding where the bomb was located within the complex and provided no time limit or deadline for detonation before ending the call.
Multi-stage security protocols initiated
Security officials immediately activated standard safety protocols across the complex upon receiving the threat. Officers from the Parliament Police conducted a preliminary inspection of the facilities, locating no suspicious items. Specialized bomb disposal technicians from the Hellenic Police Explosive Ordnance Disposal Department (TEEM) then deployed to the building to conduct a deeper search. The unit deployed trained sniffer dogs to inspect the premises and eliminate the possibility of a concealed explosive device.
- An anonymous caller contacts the Parliament switchboard claiming a bomb was planted without specifying a location or time.
- Parliament Police activate emergency protocols and complete a preliminary check with no suspicious findings.
- Specialized TEEM bomb disposal technicians and trained dogs conduct macroscopic interior and exterior inspections.
- Specialists conclude the sweep after confirming no explosive devices are present on site.
Search concluded without findings
TEEM technicians carried out macroscopic inspections covering both the interior and exterior areas of the Parliament complex. Safety officials determined during the operation that vehicular traffic restrictions and road blockades in the surrounding streets were not required. The inspection concluded after technicians confirmed that no explosive device was present on the site, allowing operations to return to normal.
