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  • Aug 16

    Two dead as twin wildfires sweep Salamina island, 593 evacuated by sea

    Two nearly simultaneous wildfires on the Greek island of Salamina killed an elderly couple and injured at least nine people on Sunday, as strong winds drove flames through residential areas within minutes, forcing a mass sea evacuation of nearly 600 residents and beachgoers.

  • Jun 7

    Two strong earthquakes shake northern Evia, damaging old buildings and roads; no injuries reported

    A pair of earthquakes measuring 4.8 and 5.2 in magnitude struck near Prokopi in northern Evia on Sunday, triggering landslides and damaging older structures. The tremors were felt across Attica but no injuries have been reported.

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