Schools on four Greek islands—Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi, and Ios—will remain closed until February 14 due to ongoing seismic activity. Since February 1, over 800 tremors have been recorded, with 11 hitting on Saturday alone. While the quakes have caused no major damage or casualties, experts warn that stronger tremors cannot be ruled out.
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A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Aliveri, Evia, on Thursday evening, shaking the region and alarming residents. The tremor, also felt in Attica, originated from a submarine rupture. While no damage has been reported, authorities are closely monitoring the situation. Seismologist Efthymis Lekkas reassured the public, stating that aftershocks are expected but there is no immediate cause for concern. As a precaution, all schools in the Municipality of Kimi Aliveri will remain closed on Friday.
Schools will be closed across Greece tomorrow due to a 24-hour strike by public and private sector workers protesting the rising cost of living and demanding better wages and working conditions. Teachers are joining the strike, impacting both public and private schools.
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