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On this day in history, Franklin D. Roosevelt is inaugurated as President, Estonia holds the first internet elections, Zimbabwe elects its first black PM, the first cases of Spanish flew are documented and the US establishes its Constitution.

Catch up on the most important events in Greece from this past weekend with To Vima English Edition's News Wrap-up

There's a saying that compares cats to chocolate, because it's so hard to have just one

Come the new week, a polar air mass will descend upon Europe, which may mean icy weather and snowfall for Greece

On this day in 1991, footage of LA police officers severely beating Rodney King goes public

Iraqi man traveling with German passport was immediately apprehended for the unprovoked and shocking attack; victim in serious but stable condition

On this day in 1956, Morocco declares its independence

Opponents plan major protest in Athens on March 8 to coincide with vote in Parliament over draft bill on non-state, non-profit tertiary institutes in Greece

Hellenic Statistics Authority: Women more affected than men by unemployment, with rates of 13.2% and 8.0%, respectively

The bill sponsored by New Democracy passed with 158 votes and amid strong opposition from other political parties and environmental protection groups

Surprisingly, TomTom's index identifies American cities like Oklahoma, Knoxville, and San Diego as havens for hassle-free driving

On this day in 1872, Yellowstone is established as the world's first national park

Storm "Emil" will rain on many a parade this weekend

Mega TV report has inmate directing and paying for attacks; explosive devices reportedly manufactured by two rogue army specialists

The plaintiffs are asking for one million euros in compensation for non-pecuniary losses and suffering due to the death of their relative

Authorities have also banned the crossing of the Rio-Antirrio Bridge "Charilaos Trikoupis" for motorcycles and trucks without a load for safety reasons

The affected areas include key thoroughfares adjacent to criss-crossing Syntagma Square, which lies across from Parliament in central Athens

On this day in 1992, voting begins on the Bosnian independence referendum

Despite a three-month ban on offers, Aristotle Panteliadis, president of the Supermarket Association, said re-pricing for four out of five products remain in effect

From storm "Dorothea" yesterday to storm "Emil" today