Gale-force winds battered Greece today, forcing authorities to shut down many ferries and schools and causing flight delays as meteorologists warned about the possibility of a cyclone In the Ionian Sea.rnFerries remained In port, severing Greek Islands' connection to the mainland. The strong winds toppled trees onto power lines In the northern suburbs of Athens, with the fire department saying It received more than 350 calls to remove debris.rnAuthorities In the Saronlc municipality near Athens on the Ionian Island of Zakynthos and the Aegean Islands of Tinos, Andros and Mykonos ordered schools to remain shut.
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