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Greek PM Tsipras’s address to nation on fire catastrophe

He called on the country to come together to overcome the tragedy

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Greek PM Alexis Tsipras addressed the Greek nation in a TV broadcast. Mr Tsipras declared a 3-day national mourning for the victims of the fires. He expressed his deep respect and recognised the efforts of the firefighters, navy, volunteers and all those that took part in the rescue operations.

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