Robert Voigt remembers his friend Nikos Chaldiadakis after the 71-year-old surfer was found dead off Gouves following a days-long search.
Crete
West Nile Virus Areas Expand in Crete as Mosquito Control Intensifies
Crete has recorded three West Nile virus cases as Heraklion and Archanes-Asterousia join affected areas and mosquito control measures continue.
Skaleta Coastal Works to Resume in November With €62,886 Safety Upgrade
Rethymno signs a €62.8K supplementary contract for Skaleta’s coastal front works, with construction set to resume on November 2, 2026.
Chania Cruise Traffic Remains Strong With 215,000 Passengers So Far in 2026
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€200,000 Approved for Flood and Erosion Protection in Fire-Hit Villages of Southern Crete
€200,000 in funding has been approved for flood and erosion protection in fire-hit Saktouria and Gianniou in southern Crete.
Skaletа Seawall Gets €62,886 Safety Upgrade Before Work Resumes
A €62,886 supplementary contract will strengthen the Skaleta seawall against wave action and improve beach access safety near Rethymno.
Heraklion Airport Handles 1.85 Million Passengers in August
Heraklion Airport recorded 1.85 million passenger movements in August 2026, with international arrivals up 3.47% and Germany leading foreign markets.
Sitia’s Agricultural Decline Could Change What Visitors Taste in Eastern Crete
98% of greenhouses in Goudouras sit empty this summer. The historic raisin industry is gone.
Missing 71-Year-Old Surfer Found Dead Off Gouves
Today, we are saying goodbye to a man we spent days searching for, hoping with all our hearts that we would find him alive and bring him safely home.
Athens and Ankara Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Aegean Marine Parks and Maritime Zoning
Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey’s foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine parks.
Skaleta Gets a Bigger, Stronger Wall
A retaining wall in Skaleta is getting extra reinforcement, new railings and €62,886 in additional funding. Work resumes after the tourist season.
Search for Missing 71-Year-Old Windsurfer Continues Off Crete
The search for a 71-year-old man who disappeared while windsurfing off the coast of Heraklion is continuing, with boats and aircraft searching the sea between Heraklion and the island of Dia. The man has been missing since Monday afternoon, August 31. The Port Authority was alerted on Tuesday morning, and a major search operation was […]
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