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May 1st: Greece's Labor Day Brings Nationwide Closures, Reduced Services

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Record-Breaking 10th Crete Marathon Draws 3,800 International Runners

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Record March Rainfall Floods Crete, Threatening Spring Water Safety

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Minor Earthquake in Crete Poses No Risk, Expert Confirms

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Strong Earthquake Strikes Crete's Eastern Coast Near Goudoura

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Moderate 4.8 Quake Hits Near Irakleion, Heraklion, Crete, Greece - Volcano Discovery

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Magnitude 4.6 Earthquake Shakes Crete with No Damage

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