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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is greeted by Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on his arrival in Athens ahead of an informal dinner with EU and Balkans leaders. Greece has been a strong supporter of Ukraine since Russia's invasion, providing humanitarian aid and weapons including infantry fighting vehicles, Kalashnikov assault rifles, launchers and ammunition. IMAGES
A large crowd of Greek farmers demonstrate on Syntagma Square in central Athens to demand financial aid, escalating a four-week showdown with a government that says it has no more funds to help. Farmers began protesting last month, joining a wider movement that has seen roads blocked in France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain, among other countries. IMAGES
Chileans line up outside the former National Congress to pay their respects to former president Sebastian Pinera, whose funeral is scheduled for February 9. The 74-year-old billionaire served two non-consecutive terms in office, leaving his final mandate in 2022. IMAGES COMPLETE VIDI34HW93Y_EN
Chileans walk around the casket of former President Sebastian Pinera to pay their respects inside the Former National Congress in Santiago, where he lies in state until the main funeral on February 9. The 74-year-old billionaire served two non-consecutive terms in office, leaving his final mandate in 2022. IMAGES
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan lands in Athens leading a delegation of diplomats on a keenly watched visit to Greece billed as an attempted "new chapter" between the NATO allies and historic rivals after years of tension. In meetings with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, the fiery Turkish leader is expected to discuss trade, regional issues and the perennially thorny issue of migration. IMAGES