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France confirms embassy attack in Athens, tighten envoy security

Xinhua, November 10, 2016 Adjust font size:

The French embassy in central Athens has been the target of a hand grenade, early on Thursday, French foreign ministry spokesman Roman Nadal confirmed.

"We are following the investigation in close cooperation with Greek authorities, which are fully mobilized (to identify the attackers)," Nadal said at daily e-briefing.

All security measures have been taken to ensure the security of French envoy in Greece, he added.

Two perpetrators on a motorcycle threw a grenade at the French embassy early in the day, injuring slightly a Greek police officer.

No group has claimed responsibility yet. Endit