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Piraeus
[pahy-ree-uhs, pi-rey-]
noun
a seaport in SE Greece: the port of Athens.
Piraeus
/ paɪˈriːəs, pɪˈreɪ- /
noun
Modern Greek name: ʾé.a port in SE Greece, adjoining Athens: the country's chief port; founded in the 5th century bc as the port of Athens. Pop (municipality): 181 933 (2001)
Example Sentences
The Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court has found that 17 members of the Hellenic Coast Guard should face criminal charges.
The then-Chief of the Coast Guard and the Supervisor of the National Search and Rescue Coordination Centre in Piraeus are among four officials charged with "exposing others to danger".
It is understood the 17 men who have now been charged will be questioned in the coming weeks by the Deputy Prosecutor of the Piraeus Naval Court.
Steve Clarke's side held a 1-0 lead over Greece following Thursday's first leg in Piraeus, but were outplayed and outclassed by the visitors in Sunday's return, falling to a 3-1 aggregate loss.
Scott McTominay's first-half penalty was the only goal in Piraeus, but Clarke's side had to withstand substantial pressure in the second half.
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