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Anarchists Storm Canada's Embassy in Athens - Reports

The members of the anarchist group Rubicon has claimed responsibility for the incident and released footage of the attack.
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A group of ten masked men reportedly attacked the Embassy of Canada in Athens, breaking the glass doors of the entrance, Naftemporiki reported.

Following the reports, the Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the Canadian embassy attack in a statement, stressing that the authorities are taking all possible measures to find the offenders.

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The incident took place at approximately 6 a.m. local time in Athens.

Earlier in the day, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

The masked intruders threw bottles of paint at the building, wrecked the glass at the entrance with sledgehammers, and then fled the scene, the local media added.

Police are reportedly investigating the case, but haven't detained any suspects yet.

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