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Greeks usher in Lent with a day of kite-flying and picnics

Undeterred by grey skies and the threat of rain, Greeks turned out for the traditional kite-flying and the outdoor picnics that usher in the start of Lent on Clean Monday, the first day of Lent in the Orthodox calender. Many areas celebrated with outdoor parties serving Lenten bean soup (fasolada), seafood, halva and the flat, unleavened "lagana" bread.

Arson attack on French Institute in Athens

Unidentified assailants attacked the French Institute on Sina Street in Athens during the early hours of Monday morning. The attackers entered the premises at 4:00 in the morning and doused an Institute vehicle parked in the forecourt with a flammable liquid, before setting it on fire.