Neither Group Bakunin Gdansk Paris Guatemala Salvador not Action Directe are currently active.

Group for Social Resistance to the State Mechanism

A group calling themselves "Group for Social Resistance to the State Mechanism" claimed responsibility for a March 2004 arson attack on a town hall building in Kavala, Greece.  The group exploded three gas canisters next to the building, and the resultant fire damaged a municipal car.  There was no further damage from the attack, and no casualties were reported.  <P><br /><br />Arson attacks such as these are common in Greece.  The perpetrators behind the attacks are usually loosely affiliated individuals rather than highly structured terrorist organizations.  Oftentimes in their statements of claim, these groups espouse solidarity with left-wing and anarchist causes or other terrorist organizations.  The fact that Group for Social Resistance to the State Mechanism simply claimed responsibility for the attack, and gave no motive, suggests that the group was particularly inexperienced when compared to similar outfits.  Nevertheless, there is no reason to believe that this group is an exception to any rule concerning Greek arsonists.  <br />

Although authorities believe that many of these groups resurface using different names for different incidents, it is likely that Group for Social Resistance to the State Mechanism will not commit any other terrorist attacks.

Anarchist Liberation Brigade -- Supported Cause
Revolutionary Front for Communism -- Supported Cause

The Group of Carlo Giuliani bombed an office building to protest the death of Carlo Giuliani.  Giuliani was shot and killed by police during an anti-globalization riot at the G8 summit in Genoa.  Anti-globalization protests in tribute to Giuliani erupted around the world in the next few days.  In Athens 3,000 people marching towards the Italian embassy were dispersed by the Greek police with tear gas.  Given this context of violence and outrage, it is unsurprising that arson attacks dedicated to Giuliani took place.  It is not known why the Group of Carlo Giuliani chose the Center for European Research as a target.