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Strong mag. 5.0 earthquake - Eastern Mediterranean, 36 km east of Ierapetra, Lasithi, Crete, Greece, on Friday, Apr 24, 2026, at 11:58 am (Athens time) - Volcano Discovery

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Major 5.7 Earthquake Hits Crete; Aftershocks Expected

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Crete Faces Planned Power Outages Saturday During Infrastructure Work

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Greece Bans Loungers and Umbrellas at 251 Protected Beaches

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Crete Hosts Olive Oil Festival Celebrating Innovation and Global Reach

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Chania Bus Ride Goes Viral: Unexpected Entertainment on TikTok

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Greek Airfare Prices Surge Up to 11% for Travelers to Crete

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Four Migrant Smuggling Incidents South of Crete; Samos - tovima.com

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