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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow 3

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) said on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling pickups were still experiencing slight delays on Thursday, February 5, as crews continued clearing frozen snow and ice while collecting refuse.

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Japan: Self Defense Force Requested for Spreading Wildfire in Western Saitama

A wildfire that was initially contained after breaking out in Chichibu, western Saitama, on Wednesday, February 4, expanded to 40 hectares after reigniting Thursday night. The prefectural government was prompted to request the dispatch of the Self-Defense Forces on Friday to combat the spreading blaze.

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Ireland: Strong Winds Send Huge Waves Crashing Along Dublin Coast 2

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland.

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US: Columbia University Protesters Detained After Blocking Traffic Over Immigration Crackdown

On Thursday, February 5, several faculty members, staff, and students at Columbia University were briefly detained after blocking traffic in protest of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, calling on the university to declare itself a sanctuary campus and better protect international students. The protesters were released within hours and instructed to appear in court at a later date.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow 2

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) said on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling pickups were still experiencing slight delays on Thursday, February 5, as crews continued clearing frozen snow and ice while collecting refuse.

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Ireland: Strong Winds Send Huge Waves Crashing Along Dublin Coast

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland.

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UK: Waves Pound Aberdeen Coastline Amid Unsettled Winter Weather

Huge waves pounded the Aberdeen coastline amid unsettled winter weather on Thursday, February 5.

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Ireland: Weather Warnings Reissued as Heavy Rain and Winds Batter Island

Strong winds whipped up huge waves along the Dublin coast on Thursday, February 5, as severe weather accompanied by heavy rain and flooding battered Ireland. Twelve counties remain under weather warnings as Ireland braces for another day of torrential rain. A Status Orange rain warning is now in effect for Dublin, Wicklow, Louth, and Waterford. The alert for Dublin and Wicklow, which began this morning, has been extended until 3 p.m. on Friday, February 6. Status Yellow warnings remain in place for several other regions, while multiple train services have been suspended until further notice due to flooding.

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US: Trash Piles Up in NYC as Collection Falls Behind Due to Snow

The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) admitted on Monday, February 2, that trash collection had fallen behind schedule following the recent snowstorm. While city officials initially hoped to be fully caught up by Wednesday, February 4, trash and recycling collections are still facing slight delays today, Thursday, February 5, as workers continue picking up refuse while clearing frozen snow and ice mounds.

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Spain: Heavy Snow from Storm Leonardo Keeps Sierra Nevada Resort on High Alert

Cetursa crews worked throughout the day to safeguard the Sierra Nevada ski area from Storm Leonardo. With the resort closed due to the weather emergency, teams created snow trenches and drainage channels to protect buildings in Borreguiles and direct runoff away from the pistes. Despite these efforts, the resort remains on high alert for rising snow levels and a significant increase in avalanche risk, and will stay closed on Thursday, February 5.

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Portugal: Storm Leonardo Moves Across Country With Heavy Rain and Flooding

Portugal is bracing for a second powerful storm less than a week after Storm Kristin killed six people and caused widespread destruction. Authorities warned on Tuesday, February 3, of potential urban flooding, flash floods, landslides, and coastal accidents between Tuesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 5 as Storm Leonardo moves across the mainland.

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions 2

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video captures an icebreaker navigating the frozen Chicago River on Thursday, January 29.

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Spain: Thousands of Farmers Rally Against EU–Mercosur Trade Deal 4

More than 25,000 farmers and 15,000 tractors mobilized across Spain on Thursday, January 29 to protest the EU–Mercosur trade agreement and proposed cuts to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding. The demonstrations, organized by Asaja, COAG, and UPA, drew strong participation despite bad weather that forced cancellations in Seville and Madrid

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US: Continued Ice in Hudson River Keeps NYC Ferry Service Suspended

Ice continued to build up in the Hudson River and nearby waterways as a deep freeze grips the Northeast. Consequently, NYC Ferry service remained suspended across all routes on Thursday, January 29.

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US: Protesters Gather at Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles to Condemn Support for Iranian Regime

Protesters and supporters of Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, gathered in front of the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 29, to condemn the Turkish government's support for the Islamic Republic. The demonstrators called for the overthrow of the current Iranian regime and urged international leaders, including the U.S. President, to increase political and military pressure to liberate Iran.

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US: Four Injured in Metallurgical Plant Explosion in Langeloth, Pennsylvania

Four people were injured after an explosion at the Langeloth Metallurgical Company plant in Washington County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, January 29. Authorities initially issued a shelter-in-place order due to a potential hydrogen peroxide release during a chemical transfer, but the notice was later lifted after officials confirmed there was no public health threat.

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Spain: Thousands of Farmers Rally Against EU–Mercosur Trade Deal 3

More than 25,000 farmers and 15,000 tractors mobilized across Spain on Thursday, January 29 to protest the EU–Mercosur trade agreement and proposed cuts to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding. The demonstrations, organized by Asaja, COAG, and UPA, drew strong participation despite bad weather that forced cancellations in Seville and Madrid

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Spain: Thousands of Farmers Rally Against EU–Mercosur Trade Deal 2

More than 25,000 farmers and 15,000 tractors mobilized across Spain on Thursday, January 29 to protest the EU–Mercosur trade agreement and proposed cuts to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding. The demonstrations, organized by Asaja, COAG, and UPA, drew strong participation despite bad weather that forced cancellations in Seville and Madrid

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Spain: Thousands of Farmers Rally Against EU–Mercosur Trade Deal

More than 25,000 farmers and 15,000 tractors mobilized across Spain on Thursday, January 29 to protest the EU–Mercosur trade agreement and proposed cuts to Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) funding. The demonstrations, organized by Asaja, COAG, and UPA, drew strong participation despite bad weather that forced cancellations in Seville and Madrid

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US: Floating Ice Drifts Through Chicago River Amid Frozen Conditions

The Chicago River was partially frozen as plummeting temperatures continued in the city. This video shows the remains of floating ice on the Chicago River in Chicago on Thursday, January 29.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 3

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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US: Grass Fire Prompts Closure on I-405 in Los Angeles 2

A grass fire broke out on the side of I-405 in Los Angeles on Thursday evening, January 29, forcing major closures during rush hour.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Batters Country With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds 2

Storm Kristin continued to batter much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow on Thursday, January 28. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Spain: Storm Kristin Batters Country With Heavy Rain and Strong Winds

Storm Kristin continued to batter much of Spain with heavy rain, strong winds, and snow on Thursday, January 28. The storm has triggered widespread weather alerts, school closures, and major transport disruptions, including road closures and severe delays on Metro and Cercanías rail services in Madrid and across central and southern Spain.

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Ireland: Tesla Avoids Crash as Cow Leaps Into M6 Motorway Near Rochfortbridge

Terrifying dashcam footage captured the moment a cow leaped over a motorway barrier into oncoming traffic on Ireland's M6 near Rochfortbridge on Thursday, January 22. The driver of a Tesla Model 3 narrowly avoided a collision by swerving at the last second, later crediting the vehicle's safety systems for preventing a spin-out after the sudden maneuver.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Turkey: Heavy Rain Causes Severe Flooding Across Kuşadası, Aydın

Heavy rainfall caused severe flooding across the Kuşadası district of Aydın on Thursday, January 22, with the Davutlar and Güzelçamlı neighborhoods being the hardest hit. The flash floods submerged homes, businesses, and agricultural lands, while sweeping away numerous vehicles and damaging boats in local harbors.

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Mexico: Massive Fire Destroys Plastics Factory in Xochimilco, Mexico City

A massive fire broke out at a 2,000-square-meter plastics factory in the La Noria area of Xochimilco, Mexico City, on Thursday, January 22, forcing at least 50 people to evacuate. Firefighters and Navy personnel brought the fire under control after several hours of work.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 2

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Spain: New Railway Accident, Passenger Train Collides with Construction Crane in Murcia

The Spanish rail network experienced another accident on Thursday, January 22—the fourth in less than a week—though this incident resulted in fewer casualties than recent tragedies. The collision occurred when a tow truck crane intruded into the safety clearance of a narrow-gauge FEVE train on the Cartagena-Los Nietos route in Murcia. At the time, the train was carrying 16 passengers; at least six individuals sustained minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Valentino and Claudia Schiffer attend the funeral of French designer Yves Saint Laurent at the Saint-Roch church in Paris, France, Thursday, June 5, 2008. Saint Laurent died aged 71, Sunday evening. - Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The First Vice-President of the Government and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, together with the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente (left) and the President of the Regional Government of Andalusia, Juanma Moreno (right), during a media conference before going to the accident site. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens against the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Train Accident Near Adamuz Kills At Least 39 - Spain

Image of the area with the train convoys involved in the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens against the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Train Accident Near Adamuz Kills At Least 39 - Spain

Image of the area with the train convoys involved in the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens against the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, talks to the media before going to the scene of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy. He has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The mayor of adamuz (Córdoba, Rafael Ángel Moreno, attends to the media before going to the scene of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens against the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy. He has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, talks to the media before going to the site of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy, and has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he has moved in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Sanchez Visits Accident Victims In Adamuz - Spain

The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, talks to the media before going to the scene of the accident. On 19 January 2026, in Adamuz, Córdoba (Andalusia, Spain). The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, has assured that they will "find the truth" about the causes of the train accident that has caused at least 39 deaths in Adamuz (Córdoba) and has warned citizens about the "hoaxes" that may spread after the tragedy. He has also decreed three days of official mourning, which will begin at midnight next night until Thursday, as he said in an appearance from the town of Cordoba, along with several ministers and the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno.[] Photo by Joaquin Corchero / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Massive 37-Vehicle Pileup Shuts Down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, New York

A massive 37-vehicle pileup caused by snow and limited visibility shut down Interstate 81 in LaFayette, south of Syracuse on Thursday, January 15, sending seven people to local hospitals. State police closed the highway in both directions for several hours to allow emergency responders to reach the scene of the chain-reaction crash.

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, Queen Sofia with her granddaughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, Alexia of Greece and Infantas Elena and Cristina de Borbón inside the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius to attend the funeral service for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Victoria Federica de Marichalar inside the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius to attend the funeral service for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, Queen Sofia and her granddaughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, inside the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius to attend the funeral service for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Queen Letizia inside the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius to attend the funeral service for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Queen Letizia, Queen Sofia and her granddaughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, inside the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius to attend the funeral service for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

King Felipe and Queen Letizia, Queen Sofia and her granddaughters, Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, inside the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius to attend the funeral service for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Jaime de Marichalar (r) inside the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Saint Andrew and Saint Demetrius to attend the funeral service for Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece, on 17 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Europa Press/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM