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Elounda Hills €800m Project Moves into Construction Phase

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Rethymno Kindergarten Set for €2.55M Complete Rebuild

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4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Greek Island of Skiathos

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Two Students Hospitalized After Sky Express Flight to Heraklion

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Western Crete's Lake Agia Joins Network of Cities with Lakes

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Chania Market Vendors Cry Foul Over 'Trojan Horse' Hours Deal

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€45M Fodele Hills Resort to Boost Crete Tourism Beyond Major Centers

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