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Crete emergency service faces critical staffing shortage

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Mitsotakis tackles Crete's water shortage with energy zone development

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Traditional Cretan Music Concert Set for Sitia on April 25

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Mitsotakis Unveils 50-Year Infrastructure Plan for Crete

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