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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Greece's Santorini in darkness after power station blaze

ATHENS (Reuters) - Santorini, one of Greece's most popular tourist destinations, was left without lights on Tuesday when a power station blaze cut off electricity to the entire island. Known for its sunsets, and dotted with whitewashed buildings clinging to its steep slopes, the crescent-shaped volcanic island drew 1.6 million tourists last year. Some 150 cruise ships dock in its port each month ...

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