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Eurovision 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus

The organisers released an official statement informing the public

Watch Olympic torchbearer Gerard Butler shout “This is Sparta” as he lights altar – Olympic Committee suspend Torch Relay (video)

The committee decided the suspension due to security reasons

Museums and archaeological sites closed until March 30

All sites will continue to have guarding staff

Why is Friday 13th considered unlucky and how many are there in 2020?

Why is Friday 13th considered unlucky?

Theatres, cinemas, night clubs and cultural venues shut down for 2 weeks

Museums to receive limited number of visitors

Breaking News – White House cancels Greek Independence Day reception due to coronavirus

Trump has also postponed his scheduled events next week

Rock band Editors’ concerts in Athens and Thessaloniki called off due to coronavirus measures

The organisers informed the public that new dates would be announced

Hollywood star Gerard Butler arrives in Athens for Olympic Flame (photo)

The actor will be one of the torchbearers

Led Zeppelin win latest battle in “Stairway To Heaven” legal fight

Randy Wolfe of the band Spirit had claimed that the 1971 mega-hit violated the copyright of a 1968 song called Taurus

The Spectacular and Long-Lost Ancient Greek City of Thouria

Thouria was at its peak of development during the classical period of ancient Greece

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