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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-TEA CULTURE

(240611) -- ATHENS, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People drink tea at the "Tea For Harmony-Yaji Cultural Salon," in Athens, Greece, June 10, 2024. The China Cultural Center organized the event at the Hellenic Cultural Foundation on Monday. (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-TEA CULTURE

(240611) -- ATHENS, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman takes a picture at the "Tea For Harmony-Yaji Cultural Salon," in Athens, Greece, June 10, 2024. The China Cultural Center organized the event at the Hellenic Cultural Foundation on Monday. (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-TEA CULTURE

(240611) -- ATHENS, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People drink tea at the "Tea For Harmony-Yaji Cultural Salon," in Athens, Greece, June 10, 2024. The China Cultural Center organized the event at the Hellenic Cultural Foundation on Monday. (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINA-TEA CULTURE

(240611) -- ATHENS, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A woman takes a picture at the "Tea For Harmony-Yaji Cultural Salon," in Athens, Greece, June 10, 2024. The China Cultural Center organized the event at the Hellenic Cultural Foundation on Monday. (Photo by Marios Lolos/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea exhibition during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea art performance during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Chinese New Year festivities kick off in Athens

STORY: Chinese New Year festivities kick off in Athens SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): LINDA JIN, Dancer 3. various of the event 4. various of athletes Greek Martial Arts Association performing 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): NEFELI, Athlete of Greek Martial Arts Association 6. various of Nefeli, an athlete of Greek Martial Arts Association STORYLINE: Hundreds of people gathered on Sunday at an amusement park in Athens to have fun together and exchange wishes, as the week-long Chinese New Year festivities kicked off in the Greek capital. Bright red ornamental lanterns and an exhibition of photographs depicting the beauty of China welcomed visitors at the park. The event featured Chinese folk music, dance and martial arts performances, with delicacies. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): LINDA JIN, Dancer "We want to show Chinese culture mixed with other kinds of dance." Nefeli, 18, has been practi

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231226) -- BEIJING, Dec. 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS EVE-LANTERN

(231225) -- ATHENS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People release a sky lantern at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS EVE-LANTERN

(231225) -- ATHENS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS EVE-LANTERN

(231225) -- ATHENS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People release sky lanterns at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS EVE-LANTERN

(231225) -- ATHENS, Dec. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo show sky lanterns released by people at Kotzia square in Athens, Greece, Dec. 24, 2023. The sky of Athens was lit up by sky lanterns carrying people's good wishes on Christmas Eve during the "Night of the Wishes" event which was held here for the second consecutive year. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Greeks, Chinese vow to boost cooperation

STORY: Greeks, Chinese vow to boost cooperation SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 20, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY/CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event "The conversation between Greece and China" STORYLINE: Chinese officials and their Greek hosts have pledged to further bilateral cooperation to the benefit of both peoples in the future during an event held on Monday in Athens. A visiting delegation from the Province of Guangdong in south China held a meeting with representatives of Greece's business community dedicated to strengthening bilateral cooperation. China's Ambassador to Greece Xiao Junzheng recalled to the participants Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's Nov. 2-3 visit to Beijing, where he highlighted the strong ties between the two countries during his meeting with Chinese leaders. The ambassador, who accompanied Mitsotakis to China, described Greece and China as two ancient civilizations at both ends of the modern Silk Road. Zhu Xiaoyi, depu

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380 runners join grueling course at Spartathlon ultramarathon

STORY: 380 runners join grueling course at Spartathlon ultramarathon DATELINE: Oct. 2, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:44 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): DIETMAR GOEBEL, Spartathlon athlete 3. various of the race 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): THOMAS KOENEXL, Spartathlon athlete STORYLINE: The 41st edition of the Spartathlon ultramarathon race was held over the weekend. Some 380 runners from 50 countries and regions finished the 245-kilometer event from Athens to Sparta in southern Greece. Following the footsteps of the ancient Greek soldier Pheidippides, their common goal was to cross the finish line on Sunday. According to ancient Greek historians, in 490 BC, ahead of the battle of Marathon against the Persian forces, Pheidippides ran from Athens to Sparta to request support. He reached his destination on foot nonstop within two days. In 1982, three British runners set off to test whether the references were correct, leading to the establishment of the event.

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A dancer of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Greek Culture and Sports Minister Lina Mendoni (C) watches the performance of China's TAO Dance Theater in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KALAMATA INT'L DANCE FESTIVAL-CHINESE DANCERS

(230716) -- ATHENS, July 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Dancers of China's TAO Dance Theater perform during the 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival in Kalamata, Greece, on July 14, 2023. A troupe of artists from China's TAO Dance Theater opened Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) on Friday evening, enthralling the audience with their performance. An enthusiastic crowd warmly welcomed with a big round of applause the 11 dancers who were the first Chinese artists ever participating in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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Event celebrates China-CEEC cooperation held in Greek capital

STORY: Event celebrates China-CEEC cooperation held in Greek capital DATELINE: June 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:53 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBTIE 1 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece 3. SOUNDBTIE 2 (English): VASILIKI LOIZOU, Secretary-general of International Economic Relations at Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs STORYLINE: The China-Central and Eastern European Countries (CEECs) cooperation was celebrated at a reception held at the Chinese embassy in Athens on Thursday. Distinguished guests from all walks of life exchanged views on the vibrancy and prospects of this cooperation platform, which was launched in 2012 to promote business and investment relations between China and the region. SOUNDBTIE 1 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece "China will continue to promote high-quality development and high-level opening up, working hard to turn the achievements of Chinese modernization into new opportunities for the d

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Greece, China celebrate Dragon Boat Festival at Piraeus port

STORY: Greece, China celebrate Dragon Boat Festival at Piraeus port DATELINE: June 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Dragon Boat Festival celebration at Piraeus port 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): YIANNIS MORALIS, Piraeus mayor 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): PANTELIS DIOLETIS, Deputy mayor of Salamina municipality 4. various of performances and banquet STORYLINE: Greek and Chinese participants jointly celebrated the Dragon Boat Festival in Piraeus, Greece's largest port, on Wednesday evening, exchanging good wishes for health and prosperity, and expressing their willingness to forge stronger bilateral ties for the benefit of both countries. The event was jointly organized by COSCO Shipping Piraeus Port Authority, China Public Diplomacy Association, the Chinese Embassy in Greece, and the Athens Business Confucius Institute. The event, which was hosted at the premises of Piraeus Port Authority S.A. (PPA S.A.), saw Greek and Chinese participants singing popular

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Flame for Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games lit in Athens

STORY: Flame for Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games lit in Athens DATELINE: June 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): DIONISIS KODELAS, President of Special Olympics Hellas 3. various of the ceremony 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): SVEN ALBRECHT, CEO of Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): DAVID EVANGELISTA, Regional president and managing director, Europe Eurasia Special Olympics STORYLINE: The Flame of Hope, which will be burning for the Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games, was lit in Athens on Wednesday. The ritual ceremony was held with the participation of Special Olympics athletes in the tradition of lighting of the flame for the Olympic Games. The event was hosted at Zappeion exhibition hall, near the stadium which hosted the first modern Olympics in 1896. The flame was ignited out of a concave mirror using the sun's rays. A Greek girl playing the role of an ancient Greek High Pri

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Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens

STORY: Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): GIORGOS PATOULIS, Governor of Attica Region 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): REN REN, Director of China Culture Center in Athens 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): CHRISTOS PAPACHRISTOS, President of the Hellenic Wushu-Kungfu Federation 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): SPYROS KARAPANOS, Technical advisor of the Hellenic Wushu-Kungfu Federation STORYLINE: The 1st European Chin Woo Wushu Kung Fu Open Championship and Chinese Cultural Festival kicked off on Saturday in Athens, offering a taste of Chinese culture to local audiences. During the opening ceremony, young practitioners and masters of Kung Fu from Canada, the Netherlands, Lebanon and some other countries displayed martial arts. Spectators were also introduced to Chinese calligraphy, the art of flower arrangement, the Chinese tea culture and music. The two-day event brings toget

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GREECE-ATHENS-KUNG FU-EVENT

(230528) -- ATHENS, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Young practitioners of Sanda, a style of competitive Wushu, compete during the 1st European Chin Woo Wushu Kung Fu Open Championship and Chinese Cultural Festival in Athens, Greece on May 27, 2023. The event kicked off on Saturday in Athens, offering a taste of Chinese culture to local audiences. TO GO WITH "Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens" (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KUNG FU-EVENT

(230528) -- ATHENS, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Young Kung Fu practitioners perform during the 1st European Chin Woo Wushu Kung Fu Open Championship and Chinese Cultural Festival in Athens, Greece on May 27, 2023. The event kicked off on Saturday in Athens, offering a taste of Chinese culture to local audiences. TO GO WITH "Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens" (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GREECE-ATHENS-KUNG FU-EVENT

(230528) -- ATHENS, May 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A young practitioner of Sanda, a style of competitive Wushu, prepares to compete during the 1st European Chin Woo Wushu Kung Fu Open Championship and Chinese Cultural Festival in Athens, Greece on May 27, 2023. The event kicked off on Saturday in Athens, offering a taste of Chinese culture to local audiences. TO GO WITH "Kung Fu competition promotes Chinese culture in Athens" (Photo by Panagiotis Moschandreou/Xinhua)

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GLOBALink | Greeks introduced to Chinese tea culture during Athens event

A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. Produced by Xinhua Global Service

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Greeks introduced to Chinese tea culture during Athens event

STORY: Greeks introduced to Chinese tea culture during Athens event DATELINE: May 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1.various of the event 2.SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG YING, Cultural counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Athens 3.SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): GEORGE TAXIARCHOPOULOS, HFC representative in Cyprus 4.SOUNDBITE 3(English): MICHALIS MANIATIS, Greek artist 5. various of the event STORYLINE: A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about tea and tea-making, and the concept of Yaji, which means "gathering all that is elegant" in Chinese. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC).

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea art performance during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHINESE TEA CULTURE-EVENT

(230507) -- ATHENS, May 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People watch the Chinese tea exhibition during an event entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon" held in Athens, Greece, May 6, 2023. A tea cultural event was held in Athens on Saturday, enabling Greek guests to learn about the different varieties of tea and tea-making techniques and the concept of Yaji. The event included a traditional tea ceremony, an exhibition on the history of tea and its role in people's lives in China, and other activities like music, dances and calligraphy. The event, entitled "Tea for Harmony Yaji Cultural Salon," was organized by the Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism with the support of the Chinese Embassy in Greece and the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC). (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Chinese, Greek scholars hail Chinese Language Day

STORY: Chinese, Greek scholars hail Chinese Language Day DATELINE: May 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece 3. various of the event 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece 5. various of the event 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ODYSSEAS ZORAS, Secretary general for higher education at Greece's Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs 7. various of the event STORYLINE: Officials and scholars from both China and Greece hailed the United Nations (UN) Chinese Language Day with an event dedicated to the dialogue between Chinese and Greek languages and civilizations on Saturday evening. They agreed that the increased bilateral exchanges in recent years in this field benefited both countries and the world. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece "China and Greece are joining hands to create a model of mutual learning among

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China, Greece explore potential to boost cooperation on shipping, trade

STORY: China, Greece explore potential to boost cooperation on shipping, trade DATELINE: April 26, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of an investment event held at Piraeus port 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN JINSHAN, Member of the Standing Committee of CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHAO YIHUAI, Deputy director of Lingang Special Area Administration 4. promo video of Lingang Special Area 5. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): XIAO JUNZHENG, Chinese Ambassador to Greece 6. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): MANOLIS KOUTOULAKIS, Secretary General of the Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy 7. SOUNDBITE 5 (Greek): YIANNIS MORALIS, Mayor of Pireaus 8. various of Piraeus port and Piraeus Container Terminal S.A. STORYLINE: Chinese and Greek officials and business representatives explored ways of boosting bilateral cooperation on shipping and trade during an investment event held at Piraeus port in Greece on Tuesday. The event was organized by Shang

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Chinese troupe to open Kalamata dance festival in Greece

STORY: Chinese troupe to open Kalamata dance festival in Greece DATELINE: April 25, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): LINA MENDONI, Greek Culture and Sports Minister 3. various of dance performances during the presentation of Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): LINDA KAPETANEA, Artistic director of Kalamata Dance Festival 5. various of dance performances during the presentation of Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) STORYLINE: A troupe of Chinese dancers will open Greece's 29th Kalamata International Dance Festival (KDF) this summer, the event's organizers announced in Athens on Monday. It will be the first time that a Chinese dance troupe participates in Greece's leading contemporary dance event. This year's edition of the annual festival will take place from July 14 to July 23 in Kalamata city, as well as

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Greece one step away from investment grade: PM

STORY: Greece one step away from investment grade: PM DATELINE: April 5, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis during his speech 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 3. various of Athens residents in Athens downtown 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): PASCHAL DONOHOE, Eurogroup President and Ireland's Finance Minister 5. various of Athens residents in Athens downtown 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): CHRISTOS STAIKOURAS, Greek Finance Minister 7. various of Athens residents in Athens downtown STORYLINE: Greece is close to regaining an investment grade credit rating after 12 years in junk status, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said in Athens during an event titled "Greek Economy: Resilience - Progress - Perspective" on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister "The national economy in four years has been upgraded 12 times. It is now one step away from investment grade. Our country is

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Carnival revelers return to Greece's streets after 3 years

STORY: Carnival revelers return to Greece's streets after 3 years DATELINE: Feb. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:06 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the carnival and crowds 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): IOANNA, Masquerader 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): THANASSIS, Masquerader 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): GIOTA, Masquerader 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (Greek): ANDRIANNA, Masquerader 6. various of the carnival and crowds STORYLINE: Thousands of revelers and spectators flooded the streets of Nikaia-Rentis municipality, near Piraeus port, on Sunday for a parade marking the end of Greece's three-week carnival season. After three years of absence due to restrictive measures to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, Attica region's largest carnival returned to spread joy. Some 7,000 revelers participated in the event, singing and dancing around 16 colorful floats satirizing social trends, according to a press release. Their main message was that people can overcome all adversities with a smile. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): IOANNA, Masque

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GREECE-ATHENS-DAILY LIFE-VINYL MARKET

(230206) -- ATHENS, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- An employee of a record store is seen at the Vinyl Market annual event where people can buy rare vinyl records, at Technopolis City of Athens in Athens, Greece, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-DAILY LIFE-VINYL MARKET

(230206) -- ATHENS, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Vinyl Market annual event where people can buy rare vinyl records, at Technopolis City of Athens in Athens, Greece, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-DAILY LIFE-VINYL MARKET

(230206) -- ATHENS, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Vinyl Market annual event where people can buy rare vinyl records, at Technopolis City of Athens in Athens, Greece, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-DAILY LIFE-VINYL MARKET

(230206) -- ATHENS, Feb. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Vinyl Market annual event where people can buy rare vinyl records, at Technopolis City of Athens in Athens, Greece, on Feb. 5, 2023. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Migration challenges demand European solidarity: Greek PM

STORY: Migration challenges demand European solidarity: Greek PM DATELINE: Jan. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister 3. file shots of Vathi refugee camp in Samos STORYLINE: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Tuesday called for European solidarity and preparedness in the handling of migration. Mitsotakis made the remarks at an event organized by the Greek Migration and Asylum Ministry. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): KYRIAKOS MITSOTAKIS, Greek Prime Minister "Handling of this problem must and can only be European. Steps have been taken, much more needs to be done. In a period of international instability, immigration turns into an 'ongoing wager.'" According to the prime minister, Greece's Coast Guard has rescued tens of thousands of people in the Aegean Sea in recent years. He called for more effective cooperation to tackle the remaining cha

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS MARKET

(221219) -- GREECE, Dec. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- The Big Band of the Municipality of Athens plays Christmas songs at a Christmas event at Omonoia square in Athens, Greece, on Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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GREECE-ATHENS-CHRISTMAS MARKET

(221219) -- GREECE, Dec. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A performer attends a Christmas event at Omonoia square in Athens, Greece, on Dec. 18, 2022. (Xinhua/Marios Lolos)

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Tomita wins 3rd straight crown at Chunichi Cup

NAGOYA, Japan - Hiroyuki Tomita, who helped Japan win the gold medal in the Athens Olympic team event, earned the highest scores in three of six disciplines to win his third straight all-around title at the Chunichi Cup at Nagoya Sports Complex on Dec. 4.

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(2)Inoue takes bronze in men's 60-kg freestyle wrestling

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Kenji Inoue and Vasyl Fedoryshyn of Ukraine struggle during the men's 60-kilogram freestyle wrestling event of the 2004 Olympic Games at Ano Liossia Olympic Hall in Athens on Aug. 29.

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(1)France's Absalon wins men's cross country in Olympics

ATHENS, Greece - France's Julien Absalon waves his country's flag after winning the gold medal in the men's cross country mountain bike event at the Parnitha Olympic Mountain Bike Venue on Aug. 28.