Andrey Malanin, 54, was head of the consular section, and a Greek police official said Mr Malanin was found on the floor of his bedroom by a member of the embassy's staff on Monday.

Greek authorities say a bomb has exploded outside a bank in central Athens, causing minor damage to the building but no injuries

The death toll from flash floods that have devastated areas around the Greek capital Athens has hit 13, according to the region's fire department.