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Mourners lay young fire chief to rest after fatal Gytheio wildfire

The fallen officer, a 2017 Fire Academy graduate who completed two years' service in Athens before his posting to Gytheio last year, was honoured by senior fire service and political leadership at the ceremony in Agrinio

Rethymno firefighters laid to rest today after wildfire tragedy claims their lives

Funerals are held today for the two firefighters killed while battling a major wildfire near Krya Vrysi in southern Rethymno, after they became trapped when dense smoke left them unable to find their way to safety

Maro Kontou: Last farewell to the great lady of Greek cinema (video-photos)

The great actress passed away at the age of 92 last Wednesday at “Attikon” Hospital

The final farewell to Vagia Nestora: Her daughter Aphrodite’s “thank you” & Mitsotakis’ emotional embrace with her husband (video-photos) (Upd.)

Nestora was seriously injured in the arson attack at their home and was discharged from Papanikolaou Hospital at her own request in order to attend the ceremony

Ali Khamenei’s body in public pilgrimage: A sea of ​​people on the streets of Tehran (video-photos)

Under tight security and with the eyes of the international community fixed on Tehran, Iran bids farewell to Ali Khamenei through six days of memorial ceremonies – The country's leadership seeks to project a message of unity and resilience

Emotion at the Funeral of Nikos Tagaras: “Farewell, you were a shining example of a politician,” said Mitsotakis

After the ceremony, the burial will take place in his hometown, Chiliomodi in Corinthia

Traianos Dellas in his eulogy at the final farewell to Gogo Mastrokosta: “Rest well, my love. Be sure that I would fall in love with you all over again”

There was great emotion at the final farewell to Gogo Mastrokosta, with the burial to follow in Messolonghi, her place of origin

Friend of Greek-American police officer killed on duty in Chicago speaks out: “We lost a young man — they had released his killer seven times”

The 38-year-old Greek-American officer was shot by 26-year-old Alfonso Talley

Which celebrities are attending Marinella’s public viewing – watch videos and photos

The public viewing will last until 13:00, while the funeral service will take place at 14:00

Greece bids farewell to Marinella – A moving eulogy delivered by Xaris Alexiou and Giorgios Dalaras – A final applause for the great Greek singer (updated)

'You were brave, unconventional, unique; Greek people have you in thier hearts, across the globe'

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