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Minor 3.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Rethymno, Crete

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4-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Dog Attack in Chania

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Child Seriously Injured in Crete Pool Accident; Parents Urged to Supervise

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Greece braces for cold snap, rain over May Day holiday weekend

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Man rescued from strong currents off Heraklion coast

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Crete braces for planned power outages on Wednesday, April 29

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Eastern Crete fire controlled near Ierapetra; no injuries reported

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