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Hostages on a bus in Greece (2): seven persons have been released

Athens, Greece - Kidnappers ask for leaving the country by plane again and a EUR 1m ransom

Persons released by the Russian-native hijackers who kidnapped several civilians on a bus in Athens rose up to seven (see for details AVIONEWS). However, the two armed men would have asked the Greek authorities for a ransom worth EUR 1m, besides warranties for being transferred towards the Athens Airport and embarked on an airplane bound for Russia. Greece has several times involved by problems of...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 109887
Rome, Italy, 12/15/2004 17:32
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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