More snow in Greece

Snowy weather made its third appearance in less than a month with a sudden decrease of temperature, snowfall in mountainous regions and gale-force winds.

A dead goose found on Skyros tested positive for the fatal H5N1 strain of the bird flu virus, bringing the number of birds found to be infected with H5N1 in Greece to four.

Greek scientists believe they have discovered a method using genetic engineering that will prevent olive fruit flies from affecting the production of olives and the acidity levels of olive oil.

Six in 10 Greeks do not consider getting married to be absolutely necessary and 40% do not have a positive view of marriage as an institution. Almost 90% of Greeks believe that Valentine’s Day has become too commercialised.

And a treasure trove of undiscovered marine life has been found on an underwater mountain top in the Caribbean.

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