Greek gov't urges calm as earthquakes jolt Santorini


ATHENS, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Greek government on Monday urged calm after hundreds of earthquakes, the strongest measuring 5 on the Richter scale, shook the volcanic island of Santorini since Jan. 28, sparking concern among locals and visitors.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, speaking through state broadcaster ERT, called on residents to "remain calm and follow the instructions of Civil Protection."

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