An 11-year-old Polish girl has died after being found unconscious in a hotel pool in Platanias, Chania. Five people have been arrested as the investigation continues.
Rescue Mission Launched Off Karteros Coast After Swimmer Trapped in Heavy Surf
A 61-year-old swimmer was rescued by the Coast Guard after struggling to return to shore while swimming off Karteros on Saturday.
80-Year-Old Dutch Tourist Rescued From Imbros Gorge After Falling Ill
Firefighters from Anopolis rescued an 80-year-old Dutch hiker who fell ill inside Imbros Gorge, carrying him 3 km on a stretcher to Komitades.
36-Year-Old Turkish Tourist Dies After Being Pulled Unconscious From Sea in Stalida
A 36-year-old Turkish citizen lost his life in a drowning incident at Stalis (Stalida) beach on Friday afternoon, August 28.
Nea Chora Beach Gets Its Blue Flag Back After Sewage Spill
Nea Chora Beach in Chania has regained its Blue Flag after testing showed excellent water quality following a major sewage-pipe failure.
Sfakia Rallies Behind the Sternes 2026 Deep Cave Expedition
The Municipality of Sfakia and OFYPEKA sponsor the international Sternes 2026 caving mission into Greece’s second-longest cave system in the White Mountains.
Agios Nikolaos Gets Ready for Another Cliff Diving Event
Agios Nikolaos will host the 8th international Cliff Diving event on September 19-20, with 17 world-class divers leaping into Lake Voulismeni.
Cyprus Has Removed 145 Tons of Pufferfish From Its Seas
Cyprus has removed 145 tons of invasive pufferfish since June 2024, paying fishermen €685,000 under a program that runs through 2029.
Samaria Gorge Welcomes More Than 64,000 Visitors in Its First 100 Days of the Season
Samaria Gorge has welcomed over 64,000 visitors in its first 100 days of 2026. O.FY.PE.KA. also announced on-site medical staff from day one.
Crete Rescue Crews Warn Hikers to Respect the Island’s Heat and Terrain
Crete firefighters warn hikers to check conditions, carry water and wear proper footwear, especially during heatwaves.
Floating Petri Dishes: Inside CDC Cruise Ship Inspections and Norovirus Outbreaks
The CDC’s cruise ship inspection program was gutted, leaving only 13 people to check floating cities. One ship failed by a single point. Here is the truth about your sanitary vacation.
Unexploded Ordnance Found Near Ierapetra Shoreline
Old mortar rounds, ammunition boxes and scattered cartridges were found just 150 to 200 metres from the Ierapetra coast, prompting maritime restrictions.
Sitia Beach Gets Seatrac Access for Swimmers With Disabilities
Sitia Beach installs a new Seatrac system, providing barrier-free sea access for people with disabilities in Eastern Crete.
23000 Without Work and Cretan Tourism Is Looking for Employees
Crete has around 23,000 registered unemployed, yet tourism and hospitality businesses continue to report major staff shortages.
Tripadvisor Ranks Chania’s Elafonisi and Balos Among Top Three Beaches Worldwide
Elafonisi and Balos rank #2 and #3 among the world’s best beaches. Tripadvisor sees paradise. August visitors may see parking warfare.
Israeli Tourists Arrested in Sellia Wildfire
A major wildfire broke out on Friday evening, August 14, in Sellia, Rethymno, rapidly spreading toward Plakias as strong winds of 6 to 7 Beaufort pushed the flames across the landscape.
Crete Braces for 8-Beaufort Winds on August 14
Gale-force winds up to 8 Beaufort are forecast for Crete on Friday, August 14, with localized gusts up to 9 Beaufort in the northern Cyclades.
Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks
Heading out on Crete’s roads for the August 15th peak? Traffic police are out in full force on VOAK, targeting speeding, alcohol, and reckless driving.
Ten Rescues in 45 Minutes After Swimmers Ignore Red Flag at Rethymno Beach
Video shows Rethymno lifeguards saving 10 bathers in 45 minutes after swimmers ignored red flags and heavy swell warnings.
Dramatic Kavros Rescue Highlights Vital Need for Cretan Lifeguards
Three lifeguards braved heavy swells to rescue a woman dragged away by strong currents in Kavros, Chania
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