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National park restoration project new paradigm in Greece's reforestation

STORY: National park restoration project new paradigm in Greece's reforestation DATELINE: Feb. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:11 LOCATION: Athens CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. Aerial shots of the National Park of Sounion 2. various of reforestation of the National Park of Sounion 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Greek): NICOS GEORGIADIS, Forest management officer, WWF Greece 4. various of reforestation of the National Park of Sounion by the environmental organization WWF Greece 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Greek): NICOS GEORGIADIS, Forest management officer, WWF Greece 6. various of reforestation of the National Park of Sounion by the environmental organization WWF Greece 7. Aerial shots of the National Park of Sounion 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Greek): MARIA STATHI, Archaeologist of the Ephorate of Antiquities of East Attica STORYLINE: Devastated twice in a decade (in 2012 and 2021) by wildfires, part of the Sounion National Park, 9 km north of the ancient Temple of Poseidon that overlooks the Aegean Sea and about 40 km south of Athens, could no lon

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Cat given as gift by Russian leader Putin

AKITA, Japan - Akita Gov. Norihisa Satake strokes a Siberian cat given as a gift by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the prefectural office building in Akita on Feb. 5, 2013. The cat was sent in return for an Akita dog given by the prefecture in the summer of 2012 to express appreciation for Russia's support in the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. (Pool photo)

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Cat given as gift by Russian leader Putin

AKITA, Japan - Akita Gov. Norihisa Satake holds a Siberian cat given as a gift by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the prefectural office building in Akita on Feb. 5, 2013. The cat was sent in return for an Akita dog given by the prefecture in the summer of 2012 to express appreciation for Russia's support in the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. (Pool photo)

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Comedian Neko

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japan-born comedian Hiroshi Neko posing for a photo when he took part in the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 5, 2012. The world ruling body for track and field ruled that Neko is not eligible to run for Cambodia in the Olympic marathon in London this summer.

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Comedian Neko to represent Cambodia at Olympic marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 5, 2012, in Oita, southwestern Japan, shows comedian Hiroshi Neko. Neko, who was born in Japan's Chiba Prefecture and obtained Cambodian citizenship in October 2011 so he could have a shot at running in this summer's London Olympics, will represent Cambodia in the men's marathon in the event, the secretary general of Cambodia's Olympic committee said March 25, 2012.

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Alex Morgan

VILAMOURA, Portugal - Alex Morgan (L) of the United States women's national soccer team passes the ball in an Algarve Cup game against Denmark in Lagos, Portugal, on Feb. 29, 2012. The United States won 5-0.

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Abby Wambach

VILAMOURA, Portugal - Abby Wambach, a star striker of the United States women's national soccer team, is shown in action in an Algarve Cup game against Denmark in Lagos, Portugal, on Feb. 29, 2012. The United States won 5-0.

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U.S. beat Denmark in women's soccer

LAGOS, Portugal - Abby Wambach (20) of the United States congratulates Alex Morgan (2nd from L) after the latter scores during an Algarve Cup women's soccer game against Denmark in Lagos, Portugal, on Feb. 29, 2012. The United States won 5-0.

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Aerial view of Fukushima

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Feb. 26, 2012, shows the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Fukushima Prefecture. The Nos. 4, 3, 2, 1, 5 and 6 reactor buildings can be seen from left to right.

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Mazda releases CX-5 SUV

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Feb. 16, 2012, shows Mazda Motor Corp.'s new fuel-efficient crossover sport utility vehicle CX-5. Mazda the same day started sales of the model with a 2.2-liter clean diesel engine, which has a fuel economy of 18.6 kilometers per liter under a new testing method, the best among SUVs sold domestically as of January, according to the company.

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Construction site in Pyongyang

PYONGYANG, North Korea - Combined photo shows a construction site in Pyongyang at 5 p.m. (upper) and at 7 p.m. (lower) on Feb. 13, 2012. North Korea has designated 2012 a significant year as the country will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of state founder Kim Il Sung, grandfather of new leader Kim Jong Un, on April 15 this year.

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Nishikori in Davis Cup World Group

MIKI, Japan - Japan's Kei Nishikori pumps his fist during a singles match against Ivan Dodig in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group against Croatia at Bourbon Beans Dome in Hyogo Prefecture on Feb. 12, 2012. Nishikori won the match 7-5, 7-6, 6-3 but Croatia won the round 3-2 to reach the quarterfinals in men's tennis.

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Okazaki scores in Bundesliga

STUTTGART, Germany - Stuttgart's Shinji Okazaki (C) scores a goal with a header during a Bundesliga game against Hertha Berlin in Stuttgart, Germany, on Feb. 11, 2012. Stuttgart won 5-0.

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Soeda at Davis Cup World Group

MIKI, Japan - Go Soeda of Japan is pictured after beating Ivan Dodig of Croatia 6-7(3), 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-5, in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group at Bourbon Beans Dome in Hyogo Prefecture on Feb. 10, 2012.

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Ice deposits on trees in Yamagata

SENDAI, Japan - Skiers glide past ice deposits on trees at Zao hot spring and ski resort in Yamagata, northeastern Japan, on Feb. 5, 2012.

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Avant-garde artist Kusama's exhibition in London

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama (L front) is pictured in front of her works at the Tate Modern art gallery in London on Feb. 7, 2012. Her exhibition will be held there from Feb. 9 through June 5.

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Yoshioka wins normal hill at national c'ships

SAPPORO, Japan - Photo shows Kazuya Yoshioka's first jump in the normal hill event at the national ski jumping championships in Sapporo on Feb. 7, 2012. Yoshioka won the event, completing a double with the large hill victory on Feb. 5 at the championships.

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Tachimoto sisters cap golden act at Paris Grand Slam

PARIS, France - Haruka Tachimoto strikes gold at the Paris Judo Grand Slam in Paris on Feb. 5, 2012, winning the women's 70-kg division. Her elder sister Megumi won the 78-kg division.

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Tachimoto sisters cap golden act at Paris Grand Slam

PARIS, France - Megumi Tachimoto strikes gold at the Paris Judo Grand Slam in Paris on Feb. 5, 2012, winning the women's 78-kg division. Her younger sister Haruka won the 70-kg division.

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Syria 2-1 Japan in Olympics qualifier

AMMAN, Jordan - Dejected Japanese players contemplate their defeat in a qualifying match for the London Olympics against Syria in Amman on Feb. 5, 2012. Japan dropped to second in Group C of the Asian zone after the 2-1 loss.

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Japan's oldest Asian elephant Hanako

TACHIKAWA, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 5, 2012, shows Asian elephant Hanako at Inokashira Park Zoo in western Tokyo. An event to mark the 65th birthday of Hanako, the oldest elephant in Japan, was held the same day. Since her actual birthday is not known, the zoo regards her as older by a year on Jan. 1 every year.

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Roma 4-0 Inter

ROME, Italy - Inter Milan's Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo is seen in action in the second half of a Serie A game against Roma in Rome on Feb. 5, 2012. Roma won 4-0.

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Syria 2-1 Japan in Olympics qualifier

AMMAN, Jordan - Japanese goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda leaps in vain as Syria score the winning goal in the second half of a Group C Asian qualifier for the London Olympics in Amman on Feb. 5, 2012. Japan lost 2-1 to Syria, dropping to second in their Asian zone group.

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Japan beats Slovenia to reach Fed Cup playoffs

MIKI, Japan - Ayumi Morita returns the ball during a Fed Cup World Group game against Polona Hercog at Bourbon Beans Dome in Hyogo Prefecture on Feb. 5, 2012. Japan earned a spot in the Fed Cup World Group playoffs as Morita gave the country a 3-0 lead over Slovenia with a victory in the day's first reverse singles match.

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Japan's Watabe claims 1st World Cup win

VAL DI FIEMME, Italy - Japan's Akito Watabe celebrates the first Nordic combined World Cup event of his career in Val Di Fiemme, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2012.

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Japan vs Syria in Olympics qualifier

AMMAN, Jordan - Japan Under-23 forward Kensuke Nagai (front) scores during the first half of a Group C Asian qualifier for the London Olympics against Syria in Amman on Feb. 5, 2012.

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Ginowan mayoral election

NAHA, Japan - Former Ginowan Mayor Yoichi Iha campaigns on Feb. 5, 2012, for the mayoral election in the Okinawa Prefecture city, with the relocation of a key U.S. Marine Corps base in Ginowan the top issue.

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Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

OITA, Japan - Spectators wave Cambodian flags on a road as comedian-turned-runner Hiroshi Neko runs in the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 5, 2012. Neko, who obtained Cambodian citizenship so he could have a shot at running in the summer's London Olympics, slashed his personal best to finish 50th at 2:30:26.

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Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

OITA, Japan - Kenyan runner Harun Njoroge crosses the finish line at Oita Athletics Stadium in Oita Prefecture in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 38 seconds to win the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon on Feb. 5, 2012.

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Japan beats Slovenia to reach Fed Cup playoffs

MIKI, Japan - Ayumi Morita celebrates after winning a Fed Cup World Group game against Polona Hercog at Bourbon Beans Dome in Hyogo Prefecture on Feb. 5, 2012. Japan earned a spot in the Fed Cup World Group playoffs as Morita gave the country a 3-0 lead over Slovenia with a victory in the day's first reverse singles match.

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Ginowan mayoral election

NAHA, Japan - Atsushi Sakima, a former member of the Okinawa prefectural assembly, campaigns on Feb. 5, 2012, for the mayoral election in Ginowan, with the relocation of a key U.S. Marine Corps base in the Okinawa Prefecture city the top issue.

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TSE system error temporarily suspends trading of 241 issues

TOKYO, Japan - Yoshinori Suzuki (2nd from L), chief information officer of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and other officials bow in apology during a press conference at the exchange in Tokyo on Feb. 2, 2012. The TSE said it halted trading of 241 issues, or around 10 percent of all issues listed on the bourse, from the start of the morning session due to a server glitch in its market data distribution system, causing a decline of around 5 percent in trading value.

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Annual Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise

ITAMI, Japan - Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Ryuichiro Arakawa (R), commander of the Middle Army headquarters, and U.S. Army Pacific Commander Lt. Gen. Francis Wiewcinski shake hands at the GSDF's Middle Army headquarters in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 30, 2012, during an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Army Pacific and Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force. The 2012 Yama Sakura 61, which primarily focuses on planning, coordination and interoperability of ground based elements of the Japan-U.S. security alliance, runs through Feb. 5, 2012.

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Annual Japan-U.S. bilateral exercise

ITAMI, Japan - A ceremony to officially open an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Army Pacific and Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force is conducted at the GSDF's Middle Army headquarters in Itami, Hyogo Prefecture, on Jan. 30, 2012. The 2012 Yama Sakura 61, which primarily focuses on planning, coordination and interoperability of ground based elements of the Japan-U.S. security alliance, runs through Feb. 5, 2012.

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Comedian Neko

TOKYO, Japan - File photo shows Japan-born comedian Hiroshi Neko posing for a photo when he took part in the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon in Oita, southwestern Japan, on Feb. 5, 2012. The world ruling body for track and field ruled that Neko is not eligible to run for Cambodia in the Olympic marathon in London this summer. (Kyodo)

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Alex Morgan

VILAMOURA, Portugal - Alex Morgan (L) of the United States women's national soccer team passes the ball in an Algarve Cup game against Denmark in Lagos, Portugal, on Feb. 29, 2012. The United States won 5-0. (Kyodo)

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Abby Wambach

VILAMOURA, Portugal - Abby Wambach, a star striker of the United States women's national soccer team, is shown in action in an Algarve Cup game against Denmark in Lagos, Portugal, on Feb. 29, 2012. The United States won 5-0. (Kyodo)

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Comedian Neko to represent Cambodia at Olympic marathon

TOKYO, Japan - Photo taken Feb. 5, 2012, in Oita, southwestern Japan, shows comedian Hiroshi Neko. Neko, who was born in Japan's Chiba Prefecture and obtained Cambodian citizenship in October 2011 so he could have a shot at running in this summer's London Olympics, will represent Cambodia in the men's marathon in the event, the secretary general of Cambodia's Olympic committee said March 25, 2012. (Kyodo)

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U.S. beat Denmark in women's soccer

LAGOS, Portugal - Abby Wambach (20) of the United States congratulates Alex Morgan (2nd from L) after the latter scores during an Algarve Cup women's soccer game against Denmark in Lagos, Portugal, on Feb. 29, 2012. The United States won 5-0. (Kyodo)

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Avant-garde artist Kusama's exhibition in London

LONDON, United Kingdom - Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama (L front) is pictured in front of her works at the Tate Modern art gallery in London on Feb. 7, 2012. Her exhibition will be held there from Feb. 9 through June 5. (Kyodo)

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Ice deposits on trees in Yamagata

SENDAI, Japan - Skiers glide past ice deposits on trees at Zao hot spring and ski resort in Yamagata, northeastern Japan, on Feb. 5, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Yoshioka wins normal hill at national c'ships

SAPPORO, Japan - Photo shows Kazuya Yoshioka's first jump in the normal hill event at the national ski jumping championships in Sapporo on Feb. 7, 2012. Yoshioka won the event, completing a double with the large hill victory on Feb. 5 at the championships. (Kyodo)

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Tachimoto sisters cap golden act at Paris Grand Slam

PARIS, France - Haruka Tachimoto strikes gold at the Paris Judo Grand Slam in Paris on Feb. 5, 2012, winning the women's 70-kg division. Her elder sister Megumi won the 78-kg division. (Kyodo)

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Tachimoto sisters cap golden act at Paris Grand Slam

PARIS, France - Megumi Tachimoto strikes gold at the Paris Judo Grand Slam in Paris on Feb. 5, 2012, winning the women's 78-kg division. Her younger sister Haruka won the 70-kg division. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Watabe claims 1st World Cup win

VAL DI FIEMME, Italy - Japan's Akito Watabe celebrates the first Nordic combined World Cup event of his career in Val Di Fiemme, Italy, on Feb. 5, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Roma 4-0 Inter

ROME, Italy - Inter Milan's Japanese defender Yuto Nagatomo is seen in action in the second half of a Serie A game against Roma in Rome on Feb. 5, 2012. Roma won 4-0. (Kyodo)

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Syria 2-1 Japan in Olympics qualifier

AMMAN, Jordan - Japanese goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda leaps in vain as Syria score the winning goal in the second half of a Group C Asian qualifier for the London Olympics in Amman on Feb. 5, 2012. Japan lost 2-1 to Syria, dropping to second in their Asian zone group. (Kyodo)

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Singing in gratitude

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - About 500 children sing and play instruments in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on Feb. 5, 2012, to express their gratitude for support extended from around the world following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami. Some of the children held the flags of the 89 countries and territories that offered support. (Kyodo)

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Japan vs Syria in Olympics qualifier

AMMAN, Jordan - Japan Under-23 forward Kensuke Nagai (front) scores during the first half of a Group C Asian qualifier for the London Olympics against Syria in Amman on Feb. 5, 2012. (Kyodo)

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Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

OITA, Japan - Spectators wave Cambodian flags on a road as comedian-turned-runner Hiroshi Neko runs in the Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon in Oita Prefecture on Feb. 5, 2012. Neko, who obtained Cambodian citizenship so he could have a shot at running in the summer's London Olympics, slashed his personal best to finish 50th at 2:30:26. (Kyodo)