2021-01-30 11:05:13 GMT2021-01-30 19:05:13(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
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by Maria Spiliopoulou
ATHENS, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) A venerable four centuries-old olive tree in the outskirts of the city port of Patras in western Greece, was facing the axe because it was on the path of a major railway construction project led by ERGOSE S.A., a subsidiary of the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE).
Problem is, uprooting an olive tree, which for Greeks has been a symbol of peace, hope, victory and abundance since antiquity and especially for such a reason would not go down well with the locals. ERGOSE S.A., in cooperation with municipal authorities, universities and other public institutions has found a solution: it gave a new life to the old codger.
Feature: Greek company gives new life to venerable olive trees
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