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
Sailing ban lifted as ferries resume from Rafina and Lavrio: extra services for raised passenger numbers
Gale-force winds reaching force 9 continue across much of the Aegean, with severe weather bulletins still in force in the Kafireas Strait, Evia Strait and Kythira Sea, and passengers urged to confirm sailings with operators
Holiday getaway peaks as more than 129,000 passengers depart from Piraeus, Rafina and Lavrio
Passenger traffic surges at Attica’s three main ports from Friday through Sunday, with Piraeus handling the largest share. Figures for Saronic Gulf routes have yet to be included