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Greece: Snow reaches Acropolis, halts services

Por: ABC News World February 06, 2023

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ATHENS, Greece -- High winds and a cold snap in halted ferry services and highway traffic and dusted the Acropolis and other ancient monuments in Athens with snow on Monday.The inclement weather prompted authorities in greater Athens in close schools and courthouses and suspend debates in parliament. Cellphone alerts sent by authorities to the capital's residents urged the public to remain indoors. The agency said the harsh weather sweeping... + full article



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