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Huge new wave of floods slam Crete as emergency alert is issued across the island
Torrents burst through the village of Zoniana again, ferries remain docked at Piraeus and the Lasithi Plateau has lost almost 3,000 tonnes of crops, with heavy rain forecast into the weekend and strong northerly gales across the Aegean
Farmer dies as storm batters Crete: Homes flooded, vehicles submerged as Rethymno, Heraklion and Ag. Nikolaos
The 112 messages urge people to avoid travel. Intense weather is expected to continue until Sunday morning. Ferry ban in force from Rafina and Lavrio
Fire at Melidochori, Heraklion: Strong winds reignite blaze as 112 issues preparedness alert
Two helicopters and strong ground forces are battling the fire – Watch videos and photos
Crew member among three arrested in Heraklion after 4.5 kilos of cannabis found in ferry bag
Coast Guard officers spotted a 24-year-old man disembarking with a travel bag full of marijuana – Drugs, cash, and weapons were seized
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."
Homes burning in Heraklion after fire at factory, 112 emergency alert issued over smoke “choking” the area
The fire broke out in an outdoor area of a factory in the Agios Ioannis Chostos region of Crete. A dense black smoke cloud has covered Heraklion and, according to photos from creta24.gr, is visible from a great distance
