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A 150-square-meter Greek flag was raised at Chios Port on October 27, 2025, ahead of Oxi Day. Carried by Merchant Marine Academy students and the municipal philharmonic band, the ceremony drew crowds and officials, honoring Greece’s 1940 resistance.
Two swimmers were found unconscious off Sarakiniko Beach on Milos, prompting a swift emergency response. The incident, involving a visiting couple, raises concerns about safety at the popular Greek tourist destination.
