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Vandals Behead Bust of Folk Legend Nikos Xylouris - Greek City Times

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African dust engulfs Crete Wednesday; air quality warnings issued

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Un drone turc repéré près de Karpathos : il a scanné les systèmes de défense aérienne grecs Patriot - fr.rua.gr

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Fire in Heraklion Quickly Brought Under Control

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Greek Police Recover Stolen Stone Steps from Historic Crete School

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Truck Fire Blocks BOAK Highway Between Rethymno, Chania

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Greece Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules in Crete Amid Housing Crisis

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Greece tourism revenue surges 70.7% in early 2026

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