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Greek gov't urges calm as earthquakes jolt Santorini

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STORY: Greek gov't urges calm as earthquakes jolt Santorini
SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 3, 2025
DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2025
LENGTH: 00:01:13
LOCATION: Athens
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

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1. various of Santorini Island
2. SOUNDBITE (GREEK): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister
3. various of Santorini Island

STORYLINE:

The Greek government on Monday urged calm after hundreds of earthquakes, the strongest measuring 5 on the Richter scale, shook the volcanic island of Santorini since Jan. 28, sparking concern among locals and visitors.
   
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis called on residents to "remain calm."

SOUNDBITE (GREEK): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister
"We have to manage a very intense geological phenomenon. I want to ask our islanders, first and foremost, to remain calm and to follow the instructions of civil protection."

The Climate Crisis and Civil Protection Ministry has ordered schools closed for the week and advised people to avoid large indoor gatherings and stay clear of cliffs in certain areas.
   
Authorities have deployed experts and emergency crews, while tents have been set up at a sports center as thousands chose to leave the island.
   
Santorini, home to around 20,000 permanent residents, attracts over 3 million tourists annually. Even in the off-season, groups of visitors were on the island when the tremors struck.
   
Flights and ferries were fully booked on Sunday and Monday, prompting airlines and ferry companies to add extra services to accommodate travelers.

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Athens.
(XHTV)

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