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Crete, Greece, has been struck by a series of strong earthquakes, including a magnitude 5 aftershock off the coast of Lasithi, following an initial powerful tremor. No significant damage has been reported, but experts are monitoring the seismic activity.
A moderate 4.6-magnitude earthquake was felt south of Crete, specifically in the Lasithi region. Authorities confirmed there was no tsunami risk following the tremor.
A weak seismic tremor of 3.9 Richter was recorded southwest of Goudouras, Lasithi, according to the Geodynamic Institute of the National Observatory of Athens.
Police in Lasithi, Crete, have solved an unusual case where a man from Albania stole 11,000 euros from his roommate, then staged a burglary to cover his tracks, ultimately gambling away the stolen funds.
A 23-year-old man died in a fatal motorcycle accident in Lasithi, Crete, after the motorcycle crossed into the opposite lane and collided with a truck. The truck driver and the 26-year-old motorcycle driver were arrested.
A violent conflict between livestock farmers over land in the Koutaranto area of Greece's Lasithi region resulted in a 36-year-old man being seriously injured in a knife fight.
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred in the sea area south of Lasithi, Crete, with its epicenter 24 kilometers southwest of Goudouras, Lasithi.
Strong winds and a suspected tornado have hit Crete, Greece, particularly in the Ierapetra and Lasithi regions, leading to an overturned truck.
Greek police launched an operation in Heraklion, Crete, to dismantle a network exploiting foreign nationals, resulting in 20 arrests. The large-scale operation is ongoing across multiple regions including Heraklion, Lasithi, Athens, and Thiva.
Hospitals in Greece's Lasithi prefecture are operating at critical levels, with the ICU at Agios Nikolaos hospital particularly affected, functioning with a severely reduced number of doctors.
A violent altercation between livestock farmers in Lasithi, Greece, resulted in a 36-year-old man being hospitalized with knife wounds and the arrest of two other individuals over land disputes.
A double seismic tremor occurred early Tuesday morning in the sea area off Lasithi, Crete, according to the Geodynamic Institute of Athens.
The Lasithi Prefectural Committee criticized the government over the impending closure of the ELTA (Greek Post) branch in Ierapetra, expressing concerns about the town's gradual decline.
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake occurred on Monday morning off the coast of Crete, Greece. The epicenter of the seismic tremor was located 80 kilometers southwest of Chrysi Lasithiou.