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Greece: Arsonists attack Turkish diplomats' vehicles

Parked cars of 2 Turkish nationals in northern city of Thessaloniki set on fire, no casualties reported

Furkan Naci Top  | 10.06.2019 - Update : 11.06.2019
Greece: Arsonists attack Turkish diplomats' vehicles FILE PHOTO

ATHENS

The cars of two Turkish nationals in Greece were set on fire early Monday, sources said.

The incident took place in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki, said diplomatic sources who asked not to be named as they were not authorized to speak to the media.

The car of Serkan Burali, commercial attache of the Turkish consulate, was burned in front of his house.

Arsonists targeted another car of a Turkish national working for an international organization.

Firefighters rushed to the scene but the vehicles were completely damaged. No casualties were reported.

The Greek police and fire department have launched an investigation into the attacks.

*Writing by Can Erozden

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