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Filming of New Woody Harrelson Movie Begins in Evia, Greece
After shooting came to a halt in the face of the coronavirus, production has begun again on "Triangle of Sadness," an upcoming film by award-winning Swedish director Ruben Östlund.
Filming for the new project, which stars an international cast, including...
films
The Mechanics of Philotimo: Volunteers Repair Cars Damaged in Evia Floods
In early August, the Greek island of Evia was hit by a catastrophic flood that killed eight people and caused incalculable destruction. In the wake of the disaster, residents found their homes and possessions destroyed. They were left to...
Greece
Much of Greece at Increased Risk of Wildfires on Wednesday
Much of Greece is at a "very high" risk of wildfires on Wednesday, according to an announcement by government officials.
Authorities stated that much of the mainland, including the regions of Attica, Evia, central Greece, and the Peloponnese are at...
Environment
Debris From Evia Floods Washes up on Attica Coastline
The Attican shoreline at Dilesi and Oropos, just across from Eretria on the large island of Evia, has been turned into what looks like a landfill in the aftermath of the incredibly destructive floods which hit the island over...
Environment
Greece Declares State of Emergency in Evia, Thessaloniki Due to Storm Thalia
The Greek government has declared a state of emergency on the island of Evia and civil protection measures in Macedonia following the devastating storms over the weekend which resulted in eight fatalities and destroyed property and crops, according to...
Greece
Eight Dead, 2,000 Homes Destroyed, Millions in Damage from Flood on Greek Island of Evia
One day after the destructive floods in Evia finds the north of the island cut off completely from the center and south, 2,000 homes destroyed, most of the island without drinking water, and millions in damage. A total of...
Greece
Greek PM Mitsotakis to Visit Evia Disaster Area on Monday
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is to visit Evia on Monday to assess the situation. Massive floods left seven people dead and one missing while hundreds of others have suffered from this natural disaster.
"I express my deep sorrow for...
Environment
Floods in Evia, Greece Leave 7 Dead – a Baby Among Them – and One Missing
The storm system Thalia that hit Greece affected Evia the hardest of any region in the country - leaving 7 people dead - including an infant - and one missing on Sunday, as of the time of this report....
Environment
Dozens of Firefighters Battle Wildfire in Greece's Evia
A wildfire that broke out on Saturday near the town of Karystos, at the southern tip of the island of Evia is raging out of control threatening a nearby village and holiday homes, the Greek Fire Service says.
Authorities have...
Greece
Female Refugee on Euboea Tests Positive for Coronavirus After Giving Birth in Athens
A woman living in the refugee facility of Ritsona on the island of Euboea (Evia) has tested positive for the coronavirus after going to an Athens hospital to give birth two days earlier.
The information was made public by Greece's...