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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...
Greece
Storm ''Hephaestion'' Leaves Behind Widespread Disruption and Power Cuts
Greece's most recent winter storm, dubbed ''Hephaestion,'' which brought extensive snowfall, frost and extremely forceful winds to many parts of Greece, is now gradually moving eastward and away from the country.
The Aegean islands of Tinos and Andros were left...
Diaspora
Greek Philotimo Could Save the Life of Toddler With Deadly Disease
Greeks throughout the world have rallied to the cause of 18-month-old Panagiotis-Rafael Glossiotis, who suffers from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
His parents announced on Wednesday that they had raised 3.1 million euros to finally be able to send the toddler...
Energy
Largest Wind Farm in Greece Opens on Evia Island
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis officially opened the largest wind power complex in Greece at Kafireas, on the island of Evia, on Tuesday.
The 300-million-euro facility, constructed by Enel Green Power, composed of seven wind farms with a total installed...
Greece
First Crematorium Opens in Greece
Thirteen years after the practice of cremation was legalized in Greece, the country’s first such facility has recently opened in Ritsona north of Athens, and has already carried out 15 cremations.
Built by a private company at a cost of...
Archaeology
Ancient Settlement Uncovered on Greece's Evia Island
The Greek Ministry of Culture announced on Tuesday that archaeologists have recently uncovered an ancient settlement on southern Evia, believed to date from the 6th century BC.
The remains of the ancient settlement, discovered near the town of Karystos, are...
Environment
Greek Firefighters Battle Blazes on Evia, Zakynthos
Dozens of fire fighters are battling a fire near the town of Karystos, on the island of Evia, east of Athens.
The fire that broke out late on Thursday is not currently threatening any homes, the fire service says.
At least...