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Events

  • 1999: A powerful earthquake (6.6 on the Richter scale) causes extensive damage to Izmit (Nicomedia) Turkey. Greek rescue units will be among the first on the scene. A political rapprochement between the countries will follow.
  • 2004: Judo athlete, Elias Eliadis, wins gold in the Athens Olympic Games.

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