WWII Bomb
Greece
WWII Bomb Removed from Thessaloniki Suburb, Residents Move Back (video)
The World War II bomb that was found in the Kordelio suburb of Thessaloniki was removed from the area and was transferred to an army shooting range for a controlled explosion on Sunday.
A Greek army unit disabled the 250kg...
Greece
Thessaloniki Prepares to Evacuate 72,000 People to Remove WWII Bomb
On Tuesday authorities finalized a major plan to evacuate 72,000 residents from western Thessaloniki to allow bomb disposal units to safely diffuse and remove an unexploded bomb dating from World War II.
An initial evacuation plan of 250-300 people started last...
Greece
Defusion of WWII Bomb to Take Place Sunday
The defusing and transfer of a WWII bomb that was found a few days ago in the municipality of Kordelio, Thessaloniki, Greece, is expected to be held on Sunday February 12 , said Thessaloniki vice governor Voula Patoulidou.
The area...