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A Greek ministers aide died in an explosion at Greece's public order ministry in Athens on Thursday. The victim was later identified as Giorgos Vassilakis, a 50-year-old father of two. The explosion took place only metres away from the office of the minister for counter-terrorism Michalis Chryssohoidis who remained unhurt. Police said the victim had opened a parcel bomb. The minister added that the parcel had been meant for him. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou said the bombing was a terrorist attack. So far no group has said it was behind the bomb.
