Drone footage captures the rare sight of snow in Athens
The snowstorm, described by authorities as the most severe in 20 years, blanketed the city and its ancient monuments Tuesday and left parts of the capital without power and water.
The UNESCO-listed archaeological site in the Greek capital which drew nearly 4 million visitors last year was closed for 5 hours as the high temperature climbed over 39 degrees Celsius.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published
Greek 17-year-olds will participate in EU elections for the first time, following the Greek Parliament's 2016 decision to lower the minimum voting age from 18 to 17 years.
Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:42Published
The city of Athens received a coating of rare snow on February 16. Footage shows roads in Glyfada blanketed in snow bringing public transport to a standstill.
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