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BBC Europe • April 28, 2026 14:00

Hunt for suspected gunman aged 89 as five wounded in Athens

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Five people were left with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Greece's state broadcaster ERT.

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Mon 07:11 - Die Welt

Men attack each other with machetes and gas - several people are injured

Tue 09:13 - Sky News (UK)

Gunman opens fire in Athens - several people wounded

Tue 10:14 - TVN24 (PL)

Shooting in Athens. Several people are injured

Tue 11:21 - DW All

Greek police hunt for alleged 89-year-old shooter on the run

Tue 11:21 - DW Top

Greek police hunt for alleged 89-year-old shooter on the run

Tue 14:00 - BBC Europe

Hunt for suspected gunman aged 89 as five wounded in Athens

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DW All

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11:21

Greek police hunt for alleged 89-year-old shooter on the run

Greek police are looking for a gunman, reportedly aged 89, who opened fire on a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding several, local media reports say.

DW Top

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11:21

Greek police hunt for alleged 89-year-old shooter on the run

Greek police are looking for a gunman, reportedly aged 89, who opened fire on a social security office and a courthouse in central Athens, wounding several, local media reports say.

Die Welt

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07:11

Men attack each other with machetes and gas - several people are injured

Mehrere Männer geraten im Berliner Ortsteil Gesundbrunnen am Samstagabend in Streit. Erst kommt Reizgas, dann eine Machete zum Einsatz. Es gibt mehrere Verletzte.

Sky News (UK)

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09:13

Gunman opens fire in Athens - several people wounded

A gunman has opened fire at two locations in central Athens, wounding several people, Greek authorities say.

TVN24 (PL)

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10:14

Shooting in Athens. Several people are injured

Uzbrojony mężczyzna otworzył ogień w dwóch miejscach w centrum Aten. Kilka osób zostało rannych - poinformowały greckie władze. Policja poszukuje sprawcy.