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A fictitious island called Psymythos has gone viral on the internet, prompting the Greek authorities to react.

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The island of Psymythos was invented by journalist Kostas Maniatis and went viral thanks to the imagination of social media users. The hoax went so far that it drew the attention and criticism of Greece's health minister, who had to intervene to clarify the situation.

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