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Η Αθηνά Μαρτίνου, σημαντική μορφή1 στην ελληνική ναυτιλία, απεβίωσε2 στα 97 της. Η κηδεία της έγινε στη Βουλιαγμένη με πολλούς παρόντες, όπως η Πρόεδρος της Δημοκρατίας και μεγάλες προσωπικότητες της ναυτιλίας. Η Αθηνά άφησε ένα ισχυρό αποτύπωμα3 και μια σπουδαία κληρονομιά4 μετά από δεκαετίες επιτυχίας5 στον χώρο6 .
- μορφή (f.)
Η εξωτερική εμφάνιση ή η εικόνα που έχει κάτι. ↩︎ - απεβιώνω
Πεθαίνω, παύω να ζω. ↩︎ - αποτύπωμα (n.)
Το ίχνος που αφήνει κάτι πάνω σε μια επιφάνεια. ↩︎ - κληρονομιά (f.)
Τα αγαθά ή πνευματικά στοιχεία που κληροδοτούνται από μία γενιά στην άλλη. ↩︎ - επιτυχία (f.)
Το αποτέλεσμα θετικού ή ευνοϊκού γεγονότος. ↩︎ - χώρος (m.)
Η περιοχή ή το μέρος όπου λαμβάνει χώρα μια δραστηριότητα. ↩︎
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Text Comprehension
Question: How old was Athina Martinou when she passed away?
Question: Where did Athina Martinou’s funeral take place?
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αποτύπωμα (n.) |
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κληρονομιά (f.) |
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επιτυχία (f.) |
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χώρος (m.) |
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The ceremony, held under the unique October light of Greece, attracted a multitude of attendees, including family, friends, and admirers who came to pay their respects. Among the notable figures present were the President of the Hellenic Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou, and prominent shipping magnates such as Socrates Kokkalis, highlighting Martinou’s significant influence in both political and business circles.
Despite the large turnout, the absence of certain high-profile officials raised eyebrows. Speculation and disappointment were voiced due to the non-attendance of key government figures such as the Prime Minister and the Minister of Shipping, although the Leader of the Hellenic Coast Guard did attend, maintaining a degree of official representation.

The service was led by esteemed religious figures, including Metropolitan Bishops from various regions, reflecting Martinou’s broad impact not just economically but also on the socio-cultural fabric of Greece. The Archdiocese of Athens was also represented by Archbishop Ieronymos, underlining the respect she commanded across different sectors.
Athina Martinou’s passing brings to a close a remarkable chapter in Greek maritime history, as she leaves behind a legacy continued by her family and commemorated by those who gathered to honor her achievements and contributions to the nautical industry.
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