The Greek Tourism Ministry issued guidelines for tourists in the case of an earthquake after a strong tremor hit with 5.3 R and epicenter 24km North-West of Athens Friday noon, spreading panic among Athenians and tourists. “An earthquake of 5.1R magnitude is common in Greece and all buildings are built …
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