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Athens Macedonian News Agency: News in English, 16-07-11Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next ArticleFrom: The Athens News Agency at <http://www.ana.gr/>CONTENTS
[01] ND leader Mitsotakis visits the Holocaust MuseumMain opposition New Democracy (ND) leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday, second day of his official visit to Israel, toured the Holocaust Museum.Mitsotakis, who is currently on his way to Ramallah to meet with the Palestinian leadership, wrote in the guest book: "I am deeply moved by the greatest tragedy in the history of humanity. We are committed to never forget the horror of that tragic period." In the afternoon Mitsotakis will visit the Israeli parliament and have contacts with the political leadership of the country. [02] Diving and rock climbing on KalymnosTraditionally known as the sponge-divers' island and famous for its beautiful seabed, the island of Kalymnos has in recent years established itself as a 'Mecca' for rock climbing and one of the top destinations for rock-climbing lovers.Kalymnos has turned into a climbers' community due to its excellent quality of the rocks and some 2,700 safe climbing routes pre-equipped with permanent drilled-in bolts, as well as easy access to the climbing routes and routes with varying degrees of difficulty. These advantages are combined with some spectacular sea views, dramatic caves, a good climate, an abundance of cheap air fares and the island's suitability for family holidays. The International Diving Festival is also organized every year on the island of Kalymnos giving divers the opportunity to explore the sunken ancient city hidden under the Myrties-Telendos sea channel. [03] 70 migrants and refugees arrive on Greek islands in the last 24hAMNA/56,853 identified refugees and migrants were on the Greek territory on Monday while 70 new arrivals were reported in the last 24 hours.According to the Refugee Crisis Management Coordination Body's figures, 23,530 of the refugees are in northern Greece, 10,252 are hosted in the region of Attica, 8,520 on the Greek islands and 1,917 are hosted in different areas in central and southern Greece. 6,494 refugees and migrants are hosted in several facilities rented by the UNHCR, 4,600 are staying in non-organised facilities while approximately 1,500 persons are living outside organised facilities. [04] Wildfire on Leros under controlA wildfire that broke out on Monday in the area of Partheni on the island of Leros was set under control following the efforts of two firefighting aircrafts and one water dropping helicopter that operated in the area and managed to contain the blaze.Athens News Agency: News in English Directory - Previous Article - Next Article |
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