A security alert was triggered outside the Hellenic Parliament on the morning of Tuesday, July 7, after a suspicious envelope addressed to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, was discovered in an exterior area of the building.
Early reports indicate that the suspicious envelope arrived at a security checkpoint, containing an unidentified white powder. According to unconfirmed sources, the envelope addressed to the prime minister, is believed to have been sent by a Russian national.
Authorities responded swiftly, mobilizing significant resources to ensure the safe removal of the item. According to recent reports, a total of 12 firefighters, including members of the Special Disaster Response Unit (EMAK), were deployed to the scene. Four fire service vehicles were also dispatched to support the operation.
The envelope was reportedly found among the Parliament’s incoming mail and is believed to contain an unidentified powder. Due to its suspicious nature, both the Greek Police and Fire Service were immediately notified, and standard safety protocols were set in motion.
In the initial phase of the response, EMAK officers removed the envelope and handed it over to the police. The next step involves the Greek National Public Health Organization (EODY), which is expected to take possession of the item for further analysis.
