In a shocking incident in Thessaloniki, Greece, a 38-year-old woman met a tragic end when a bomb she was reportedly carrying exploded in her hands early Saturday morning. Authorities believe she intended to plant the explosive outside a bank.

The explosion occurred around 5 a.m. local time, and it left several storefronts and vehicles damaged. A senior police official stated, "It appears that she was carrying an explosive device and planned to plant it at a bank's ATM. Something went wrong and detonated in her hands." Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries shortly after being transported to the hospital.

Investigators revealed that the woman had a criminal background, with past offenses linked to drugs and prostitution, as well as involvement in robberies. The organized crime division of the Greek police is now examining her possible connections to extremist groups.

Greece has a notorious history of politically motivated violence, sparked by domestic extremist groups since the 1970s. While the more active groups from the 1980s and 90s targeting politicians and diplomats have been largely dismantled, newer, smaller factions are emerging.

Last year, a similar situation unfolded in Athens, where a man constructing a bomb was killed when it exploded in his apartment. This incident raised concerns over a resurgence of domestic extremism, prompting warnings from Minister of Citizen Protection Michalis Chrisochoidis about this new wave of violence.

In April, a group named Revolutionary Class Struggle claimed responsibility for a bombing in central Athens, targeting Hellenic Train's offices, just weeks after the anniversary of Greece's deadliest railway disaster. They proclaimed their attacks as part of a broader struggle against the state.

As investigations continue, the rising trend of bombings in Greece serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing battle between law enforcement and extremist factions, marking a troubling chapter in the nation’s history.