Former Greek prime minister 'targeted' in bomb attack

Greek police say former prime minister Lucas Papademos has been wounded in an explosion in a car in central Athens.

Former Greek prime minister 'targeted' in bomb attack

Greek police say former prime minister Lucas Papademos has been wounded in an explosion in a car in central Athens.

Authorities said the daytime blast left 69-year-old Mr Papademos with non-life-threatening injuries.

Mr Papademos served as prime minister for six months in 2011-2012 and is a former deputy governor of the European Central Bank.

Police said two other people in the car were also wounded.

Police did not immediately confirm news media reports that the explosion was caused by a parcel bomb.

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