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Severe weather has once again struck Crete, causing widespread destruction across the island. Reports indicate major damage to properties and infrastructure in areas such as Zonianá and Ierapetra, with a "biblical catastrophe" unfolding and eight individuals trapped in the Samaria Gorge, while bad weather persists in Crete and the Dodecanese. In other significant domestic news, Greece announced a plan to erase 12.84 billion euros of debt, aiming to conclude its first memorandum by 2029, marking the largest early repayment of loans since 2019. The investigation into the death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis saw new developments with a hypnotherapist providing testimony detailing treatments and communications related to the case. Additionally, a 26-year-old was hospitalized following a shooting incident in Menidi, and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced upcoming measures for oil prices and an increased heating allowance.

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A new wave of severe weather has struck Crete, causing extensive damage to properties and infrastructure in several areas. The storms have led to a "biblical catastrophe," with eight individuals reportedly trapped in Samaria Gorge, while bad weather persists in Crete and the Dodecanese.

in.gr: Crete Hit by New Storms, Causing Major Disasters in Zonianá and Ierapetra

Crete is on high alert after a new wave of bad weather brought extensive damage to flooded properties, destroyed roads, and impacted infrastructure in several areas as waters recede.

News247: Crete Storm: Biblical catastrophe and agony for 8 trapped in Samaria

Severe weather in Crete has caused widespread destruction, with eight people trapped in Samaria Gorge causing concern.

Ναυτεμπορική: Storm continues in Crete and Dodecanese – Temperature rise in mainland Greece

The bad weather persists in Crete and the Dodecanese, while mainland Greece is experiencing a rise in temperature. The forecast for the rest of the country is generally cloudy with temporary increased cloudiness in the east and Evia.

In the ongoing investigation into the death of singer Giorgos Mazonakis, a hypnotherapist provided testimony revealing details about treatments, reservations, and messages related to the case.

News247: Mazonakis Death: Treatments, Hesitations, and Messages - What the…

Testimony from a hypnotherapist in the death investigation of Giorgos Mazonakis revealed details about treatments, reservations, and messages related to the case.

in.gr: Hypnotherapist's Testimony: Meeting with Mazonakis and Communication with…

The hypnotherapist's testimony details their acquaintance with Giorgos Mazonakis and their communication with doctors on the day of the incident.

Greece announced plans to erase 12.84 billion euros of debt and aims to conclude its first memorandum by 2029, marking the largest early repayment of loans since 2019.

Ναυτεμπορική: Greece 'erases' debt of 12.84 billion euros – Plan to 'finish' first…

Greece is planning to settle its debt of 12.84 billion euros and aims to conclude its first memorandum by 2029, marking the largest early repayment of loans since 2019.

A shooting incident occurred in Menidi, resulting in a 26-year-old individual being wounded and subsequently hospitalized after unknown assailants opened fire on a car.

News247: Menidi Shooting Incident: 26-year-old hospitalized

A shooting incident occurred in Menidi, resulting in a 26-year-old individual being hospitalized.

Ναυτεμπορική: Mendi: Unknowns opened fire on I.X. – A 26-year-old wounded

In Mendi, unknown individuals opened fire on a car, resulting in a 26-year-old being injured. The victim was taken to the KAT hospital.

Athens and Paris are reportedly close to an agreement for the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnector project, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI), with October 26th targeted for a deal.

Kathimerini: Greece-Cyprus Cable: October 26th Target

Athens and Paris are reportedly close to an agreement for the Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnector project, known as the Great Sea Interconnector (GSI).

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced upcoming measures for oil prices and an increase in the heating allowance, to be implemented shortly before October 15th.

Ναυτεμπορική: Mitsotakis: Shortly before October 15th, measures for oil price-On heating…

Prime Minister Mitsotakis announced measures for oil prices and an increase in the heating allowance shortly before October 15th.

An article examines the individuals accused in connection with the Tempi train disaster who have reportedly retained their positions of responsibility.

News247: Tempi: Accused who remained in positions of responsibility

An article examines the accused individuals who have retained positions of responsibility following the Tempi train disaster.

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