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Olympic Games: aircraft and Patriot missiles in order to protect Athens

Athens, Greece - It is likely to be the more expensive edition in history regarding security

Athens' Olympic Games starting on next August 13, have already achieved a record even before being opened. The latest edition, this year, appears in fact to be the more expensive in the history of such great international sport event regarding security (more than EUR 1m). Capital is currently monitored by many cameras located in streets and squares, and several helicopters and also a dirigible are...

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Rome, Italy, 07/29/2004 11:30
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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