Severe weather brings snow to Athens, Greek islands
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The ancient Acropolis hill is covered with snow in Athens, Greece, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Heavy snowfall has disrupted air traffic in the Greek capital of Athens and in neighboring Turkey's largest city of Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey are blanketed by snow. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)A snow plow vehicle removes snow from a street in Agios Steganos, north of Athens ,on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)People walk in the middle of the street during snowfall in Agios Steganos, north of Athens, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)Cars drive on a high way during a snowfall, north of Athens, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)A woman wearing a hat walks during a snowfall, in central Athens, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. A severe weather front has hit Greece, with sub-freezing temperatures and snowfall in many parts of the country, including the capital Athens and many Aegean islands.(AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)People walk in the snow at Istanbul, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Snow blanketed most of Turkey's largest city Monday. Flurries are forecast to continue over the next few days in Istanbul, a metropolis of some 16 million spanning two continents and bridging Europe to Asia. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)A man shovels a pavement during snowfall in Agios Steganos, north of Athens ,on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)A woman with an umbrella walks during a snowfall in Agios Steganos, north of Athens, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)People play with the snow during a snowfall, in central Athens, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. A severe weather front has hit Greece, with sub-freezing temperatures and snowfall in many parts of the country, including the capital Athens and many Aegean islands.(AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)The city of Athens with the Lycabettus hill is covered with snow during a snowfall, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)A man runs as other walk in front of the Acropolis hill during a snowfall, in Athens, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)People walk on the snow-covered Syntagma square during snowstorm in Athens, Greece, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Heavy snowfall has disrupted air traffic in the Greek capital of Athens and in neighboring Turkey's largest city of Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey are blanketed by snow. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)People walk in the snow at Istanbul, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Snow blanketed most of Turkey's largest city Monday. Flurries are forecast to continue over the next few days in Istanbul, a metropolis of some 16 million spanning two continents and bridging Europe to Asia. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)A view of snow-covered Golden Horn area at Istanbul, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Snow blanketed most of Turkey's largest city Monday. Flurries are forecast to continue over the next few days in Istanbul, a metropolis of some 16 million spanning two continents and bridging Europe to Asia. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)Birds sit in the snow over Golden Horn at Istanbul, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Snow blanketed most of Turkey's largest city Monday. Flurries are forecast to continue over the next few days in Istanbul, a metropolis of some 16 million spanning two continents and bridging Europe to Asia. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)Backdropped by the historical Sultan Ahmed or Blue Mosque, people walk in the snow at Istanbul, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Snow blanketed most of Turkey's largest city Monday. Flurries are forecast to continue over the next few days in Istanbul, a metropolis of some 16 million spanning two continents and bridging Europe to Asia. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)A woman watch the ancient temple of Zeus covered with snow during a snowfall, in Athens, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)Tourist boats docked in the Golden Horn with Suleymaniye Mosque in the background at Istanbul, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Snow blanketed most of Turkey's largest city Monday. Flurries are forecast to continue over the next few days in Istanbul, a metropolis of some 16 million spanning two continents and bridging Europe to Asia. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)Vehicles drive as a man cross a street during snowfall in Agios Steganos, north of Athens, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)People walk in front of the snow-covered Hadrian's Arch during a snowfall in Athens, Greece, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Heavy snowfall has disrupted air traffic in the Greek capital of Athens and in neighboring Turkey's largest city of Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey are blanketed by snow. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)The city of Athens with the Parthenon temple atop the ancient Acropolis hill is covered with snow during a snowfall, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022.The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)A member of the Greek Presidential guard stands at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier outside the Greek parliament during a snowfall on Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. The wave of bad weather hitting Greece is forecast to continue through Tuesday, and has seen snow falling even on some islands. Authorities have warned the public to avoid all but essential outdoor movement, and several major roads and highways are passable only with snow chains. AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)Backdropped by the historical Suleymaniye mosque, a man feeds seagulls in the snow at Istanbul, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Snow blanketed most of Turkey's largest city Monday. Flurries are forecast to continue over the next few days in Istanbul, a metropolis of some 16 million spanning two continents and bridging Europe to Asia. (AP Photo/Emrah Gurel)
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The ancient Acropolis hill is covered with snow in Athens, Greece, Monday, Jan. 24, 2022. Heavy snowfall has disrupted air traffic in the Greek capital of Athens and in neighboring Turkey's largest city of Istanbul, while several Aegean islands and much of Turkey are blanketed by snow. (AP Photo/Michael Varaklas)
