An 11-year-old Polish girl has died after being found unconscious in a hotel pool in Platanias, Chania. Five people have…

A 61-year-old swimmer was rescued by the Coast Guard after struggling to return to shore while swimming off Karteros on…

Firefighters from Anopolis rescued an 80-year-old Dutch hiker who fell ill inside Imbros Gorge, carrying him 3 km on a…

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 in Chania has regained its Blue Flag after testing showed excellent water quality following a major sewage-pipe…

The Municipality of Sfakia and OFYPEKA sponsor the international Sternes 2026 caving mission into Greece’s second-longest cave system in the…

Agios Nikolaos will host the 8th international Cliff Diving event on September 19-20, with 17 world-class divers leaping into Lake…

Cyprus has removed 145 tons of invasive pufferfish since June 2024, paying fishermen €685,000 under a program that runs through…

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…

Crete firefighters warn hikers to check conditions, carry water and wear proper footwear, especially during heatwaves.

The CDC's cruise ship inspection program was gutted, leaving only 13 people to check floating cities. One ship failed by…

Old mortar rounds, ammunition boxes and scattered cartridges were found just 150 to 200 metres from the Ierapetra coast, prompting…

Sitia Beach installs a new Seatrac system, providing barrier-free sea access for people with disabilities in Eastern Crete.

Crete has around 23,000 registered unemployed, yet tourism and hospitality businesses continue to report major staff shortages.

Elafonisi and Balos rank #2 and #3 among the world's best beaches. Tripadvisor sees paradise. August visitors may see parking…

A major wildfire broke out on Friday evening, August 14, in Sellia, Rethymno, rapidly spreading toward Plakias as strong winds…

Gale-force winds up to 8 Beaufort are forecast for Crete on Friday, August 14, with localized gusts up to 9…

Heading out on Crete's roads for the August 15th peak? Traffic police are out in full force on VOAK, targeting…

Video shows Rethymno lifeguards saving 10 bathers in 45 minutes after swimmers ignored red flags and heavy swell warnings.

Three lifeguards braved heavy swells to rescue a woman dragged away by strong currents in Kavros, Chania