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12 Greek reporters released by FYROM authorities

They had tagged along the 700 refugees that crossed into FYROM

Newsroom March 15 10:05

The 12 Greek photo journalists, along with members of NGOs arrested by FYROM authorities while following the 700 refugees that had illegally crossed into that country’s borders Monday have been released. It is unclear whether they paid the 250-Euro fine reportedly demanded by the FYROM authorities.

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