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How the tragedy happened in Malia: Mother drowned trying to save her friend as children cried for help

The autopsy confirmed that the 42-year-old woman died from drowning. Her three-year-old child is expected to be reunited today with their 21-year-old sister, who traveled from the Netherlands

Coast Guard operation for 35 illegal immigrants south of Kalo Limena in Crete

They are being transported to the port of Agia Galini

Heartbreaking images emerge from Rethymno the day after deadly wildfire

The images from Preveli and the affected areas of southern Rethymno capture the devastating impact of the fiery inferno

The Samaria Gorge will be closed tomorrow, July 31th

According to the National Meteorological Service, strong winds of 7 Beaufort, with gusts of up to 9 Beaufort, are forecast for the Xyloskalo area on Friday.

“The winds were like a hurricane, I had never experienced such a disaster before”: Fisherman describes boat evacuation of civilians during Rethymno wildfire (video)

The reeds at the accommodation facilities had caught fire and sparks were falling onto the fishing boat, Nikos Matthaiakis recounts

Firefighters battle wildfires for a 2nd night in Preveli & Agia Paraskevi, Rethymno – Improved conditions in Asomatos, Kalymnos & Andros (Upd.)

Crete's Deputy Regional Governor for Civil Protection, Giorgos Tsapakis, said the wildfire in Rethymno has grown to an enormous scale

Three firefighters dead from the wildfires in Rethymno and Gytheio – Villages evacuated, sea rescues, reports of homes destroyed by fire – updated

Two firefighters who were battling the large wildfire in Nea Krya Vrysi, Rethymno have lost their lives

Rethymno Wildfire: Watch video of dramatic Coast Guard sea rescue

The wildfire, burning in the Krya Vrysi area of Rethymno, remains out of control, with dramatic footage showing Coast Guard crews navigating through dense smoke

Fire in Paros: Smoke plume travelled as far as Crete, see video

AtmoHub published a simulation showing the spread of smoke from the Cyclades wildfire

Marinakis on “recycling kiosks”: No spending without an approved plan – He did not answer who will carry out recycling in Attica, Peloponnese and Crete

The government responds institutionally, said the government spokesperson, adding that he is “tired of receiving questions about rumours and reports, especially when they are linked to court cases”

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