Daphne Tolis

@daphnetolis.bsky.social

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Came from Twitter. Producer/Journalist/Filmmaker. Based in Greece. 🏆 2024 European Press Prize & Impact Award

Two bombs exploded on Tuesday near the Tourism Ministry in #Damascus, wounding 18 people. Surveillance video captures the detonation of the second explosive device hidden in a trash bin. The first bomb was hidden in a car. French President was visiting Damascus at the time.
Eight children have been killed in a mass shooting that took place at multiple residences in #Shreveport, Louisiana. The victims ranging in age from one to about 14 years old. The suspected shooter is also dead, according to police.
A 43-year-old woman from Germany, who was visiting Corinth with her family, was killed when a balcony collapsed, fatally striking her and injuring her 10-year-old child. The building, which had been abandoned, was undergoing renovation work. The contractor has been arrested
A mastermind and pioneer of ‘direct cinema’. I was doing my MA in Film Studies when I watched his documentary ‘Titicut Follies’ that turned my whole viewpoint upside down. He will be missed. His legacy must live on through his films. Rest in Peace.
“Greece has been a steadfast supporter of all initiatives for #Ukraine and will remain at the side of Ukraine until every child is safely returned”.