Bomb explodes outside Greek court, no casualties: Police

The incident occurred amid a bitter row over foreclosures of properties over longstanding debts to Greek banks.

A bomb exploded early Friday outside one of Greece’s main courthouses, officials said, but police had cleared the area and nobody was hurt.

Greek police experts search for evidence after a bomb blast at the Court of Appeal in Athens on December 22. (AFP Photo)

The explosion occurred at 0125 GMT outside the Athens appeals court after calls warning of a bomb had been made to the media, police said.

The blast broke several windows in the court facade.

According to a court guard, the bomb was inside a bag left by two men who fled on a motorbike, state news agency ANA said.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility.

However, the incident occurred amid a bitter row over foreclosures of properties over longstanding debts to Greek banks.

The government has tabled new legislation, hardening rules against anti-foreclosure protesters.