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Heavy snow disrupts city life in Athens

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Much of Athen is blanketed in thick snow, which has led to disruptions of city life. The snowfall led to parliament being suspended, schools shutting down across the greater Athens area and metro access to the airport being disrupted, officials said. Air and sea services remain unimpeded.

Added on the 25/01/2022 13:10:25 - Copyright : AFP EN

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