Crete Battered by Severe Storm: Record 420mm Rainfall at Xyloskalo
Crete was hit by record-breaking storms with 420mm of rainfall recorded at Xyloskalo, Chania — see the full Meteo rainfall map.
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flydubai Co-Pilot Attacked Captain with Axe in Terrorist Act, UAE Says
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Crete storm: A year’s worth of rain falls in 48 hours in Xyloskalo, Chania
Crete hit by historic storm: 440mm of rain in 48 hours, 23 rescued in Ierapetra, road closures across the island, and more severe weather on the way.
Giorgos Mazonakis collapse: Doctor’s defense explained
The doctor treating Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis detailed the timeline of his collapse in court, defending her use of plasmapheresis equipment.
Mitsotakis on Parthenon Sculptures: “We won’t accept foreign sovereignty over our treasures”
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Dionysius the Areopagite: Athenian Who Heard the Apostle Paul and Embraced the Faith
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Trump to appoint Jay Clayton as White House AI czar
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G7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil to Cut Fuel Prices
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Marco Rubio backs Guilfoyle and the Vertical Gas Corridor
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Crete storm alert: Floods, 9 Beaufort winds & emergency warnings
Today is shaping up to be another grueling day for Crete, as the severe storm continues to batter the island with no signs of letting up. Earlier, emergency alerts were sent to mobile phones across…