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Major rescue operation to save an 8-year-old boy wearing a life jacket who was swept out to sea off the coast of Crete

The child was rescued by a tourist boat, while Coast Guard and Frontex vessels took part in the operation

Greece opens a summer of new highways, a Thessaloniki metro line and a major Athens interchange

Infrastructure Minister Christos Dimas signs the €60 million Skaramanga interchange contract today, kicking off a summer of deliveries that includes the E65 motorway, Crete's first BOAK stretch and the Kalamaria metro extension by month's end

Toxic pufferfish cull: 22 questions and answers on the pilot programme paying fishermen 5.33 euros per kilo

Crete and the South Aegean will pilot Greece's first organised pufferfish removal scheme, compensating commercial fishermen for certified catches while regional authorities cover storage, transport and disposal costs of the toxic invasive species threatening Greek waters

Horror scenes in Heraklion: 42-year-old beat 55-year-old with a club, cut her hair with an axe & held her captive inside a house

The 42-year-old allegedly recorded part of the abuse inflicted on the 55-year-old inside a house in the Agia Triada area of Heraklion, Crete

Very high fire risk on Tuesday in Heraklion, Lasithi, Rethymno, Chios, Samos and Ikaria

The Civil Protection Agency urges citizens to exercise increased caution, strictly comply with the restrictions, and report immediately if they notice smoke or a fire

Justice for Angelos: mother and former partner sentenced to life in Crete abuse case

The Heraklion Mixed Jury Court unanimously convicted the two defendants of intentional homicide, rejecting mitigating pleas, while acquitting the child’s biological father

Family in shock over the sudden death of 41-year-old Anna in Crete’s Sougia

The exact causes of death remain undetermined after woman found dead

Fais Group: Exploring new activities and brands

Sales up 13% in the first half – Interest in tourism projects – New stores opening

Arrests made following fatal shooting range tragedy in Malevizi; Investigators examine authenticity of victim’s signature

Authorities are investigating a 48-hour temporary shooting permit issued to the 43-year-old woman, while a handwriting analysis has been ordered to verify the signature on the document

Woman dies at shooting range in Malevizi, Crete; Witness accounts point to suspected suicide

While initial reports suggested an accidental firearm discharge, new evidence indicates the woman may have intentionally taken her own life. The instructor who was present says she asked him to step back because "he was making her nervous."

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