Snow-hit Greece declares two public holidays

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Greek authorities declared today and tomorrow as public holidays as heavy snowfall clogged roads and stranded thousands of people. In Athens, hundreds were evacuated from a motorway overnight.

In Athens, hundreds were evacuated from a motorway overnight and took shelter at the city's airport after yesterday's severe snowstorm.

"The situation is hopeless," said Spiros Kandaras, who spent 24 hours in his car. "They should be ashamed of this mess." As temperatures fell overnight, soldiers shovelled snow and handed out food, water and blankets to drivers, some of whom were stranded in their cars for more than 10 hours. "We have been here for more than 24 hours already," said Selim Kilik, who planned to fly to Paris this week. He complained about a lack of staff and information.

 

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