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Evia: Investigation launched following discovery of human remains on beach

Authorities in Karystos on Evia island have launched an investigation after the discovery of human remains on Psili Ammos beach. 

The remains, two human bones, were spotted on Tuesday by a passerby who immediately notified the local police department. 

Police and coast guard units rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area. 

Children lost for 40 days in Colombian Amazon found alive

Four Indigenous children who had been missing for more than a month in the Colombian Amazon rainforest were found alive and flown to the capital Bogota early Saturday.

The children, who survived a small plane crash in the jungle, were transported by army medical plane to a military airport at around 00:30 am Saturday (0530 GMT).

Helicopter emergency medical service celebrates 20 years

Slovenia is marking 20 years since the helicopter emergency medical service was first introduced. The service began in 2003 as a pilot project and is now an indispensable tool in the search and rescue toolbox.

The unit, dubbed the HEMS Brnik, was located at Ljubljana Airport and used Slovenian Armed Forces helicopters.

Lost Highway | Athens | July 5

The next installation of the Athens Open Air Film Festival takes place on Friday, July 5, with a screening of David Lynch's "Lost Highway," a mystery thriller that follows a protagonist sentenced to death for murder. The film, which grossed $3.7 million in North America after three weeks, attracted a cult following for its confusing yet oddly intriguing screenplay.

Plane Crashed near Plovdiv, Two Died

Two people died after a small plane fell in the land near the stadium of the village of Orizari in Plovdiv.

The identity of the pilot has been established. His companion is unknown. According to eyewitnesses, the wing of the plane has broken into the air.

The incident happened around 10:20 am this morning. The fire department and the police are in place. 

What they're due, when it's due

Greece is in awe of the silent patriotism and professionalism of the young pilot who died Thursday in the line of duty after his fighter jet crashed into the Aegean Sea when he was returning from a mission.

The pilot of the single-seat Mirage 2000-5 was doing his job, earning a very modest salary, with just few hours of training and limited resources.

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