Chaos at SKAI TV: A Blast Rocks Athens
On Monday morning, a thunderous explosion rattled the premises of SKAI TV in Athens, shattering windows and sending a wave of destruction through the building. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Who’s Involved???
- SKAI TV: one of Greece’s top broadcasters.
- Part of a media empire that also includes a radio station and the name‑checked newspaper Kathimerini.
- Police: responded at 2:35 a.m. after two media outlets received warning calls.
What Went Down
The blast erupted from a makeshift explosive device tucked into a narrow alley near the building. Estimates place the charge at around 5 kg.
The damage spanned the board—windows on all six floors shattered, ceilings collapsed like a falling domino, and decades of glass littered officers’ desks.
Key Damage Points
- 3rd and 4th floors: hardest hit—this is where most staff’s desks were.
- Massive material damage across almost every floor.
Who’s Speech‑Ready?
Olga Gerovassili, Greece’s Citizens’ Protection Minister, was on the scene. She stated the attack was aimed at democracy. “Democracy? It’s shielded and not threatened,” she reassured.
Meanwhile, a new host at SKAI was weaving live commentary from outside the building—together with the backdrop of shattered glass.
Statements from the Boys in Parliament
Maria Spyraki, a spokesperson for the New Democracy party, told the station that press freedom will not be terrorised.
A Quick Recap
- No injuries reported.
- Police suspect a small‑scale explosive device.
- Local media captured the blast on video; glass everywhere.
- No claim of responsibility has surfaced yet.
Greece’s History of Political Showdown
Not the first time a facility has caught fire—or, in this case, a blast. The country’s history is peppered with small‑scale attacks on businesses, state sites, police, and politicians.
