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VOAK: Linoperamata Junction Closes Until Thursday

Kostas Raptis

Commencing tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23, at 08:30 until Thursday, January 25, at 18:00, the Linoperamata junction is closed.

2 years ago

Recent Cleanup of Heraklion Venetian Harbor Offers Hope [Video]

Phil Butler

Divers from MEPP and various volunteer organizations dove into Heraklion’s Venetian Port and discovered an alarming mess of sunken refuse.

2 years ago

Rockslide Endangers Traffic in Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Mihaela Lica Butler

A rockslide occurred on the morning of Friday (19/1) in the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, causing its 24 closure to determine why the incident occurred.

2 years ago

ΖΩΗ Program: Crete to Receive 250 AEDs

Mihaela Lica Butler

A Mobile Heart Unit and 250 defibrillators will make their debut in 2024, serving the entirety of Crete.

2 years ago

Cretan Fishermen Worried About Invasive Silver-cheeked Toadfish Damaging Nets

Mihaela Lica Butler

The desperate fishermen in Heraklion are worried about colossal Lagocephalus Sceleratus (silver-cheeked toadfish) caught in their nets.

2 years ago

Announcing the 3rd Pancretan Career Day in the Hotel Units of Crete

Victoria Udrea

The 3rd Pancretan Career Day will take place January 18, at Aquila Atlantis Hotel in Heraklion and January 24 at Akali Hotel in Chania.

2 years ago

First Snow of the Year on Psiloritis

Kostas Raptis

The first snow of the year descended upon Psiloritis early this morning, enveloping the landscape in a breathtaking wintry panorama.

2 years ago

Where and When to Go Skiing on Crete Island

Mihaela Lica Butler

Skiing on Crete Island: Pierra Creta, Europe’s southernmost ski mountaineering event, is scheduled from March 8th to 10th, 2024.

2 years ago

Crete Ranks in the Top 10 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Destinations for 2024

Argophilia Travel News

Crete ranked ninth in Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards 2024, while Dubai clinched the top spot for the third year in a row.

2 years ago

Crete Expects Record Year for Tourism in 2024

Kostas Raptis

The upcoming tourist season in Crete is anticipated to commence earlier and attract a larger influx of visitors compared to previous years.

2 years ago

Travel Alert: Minoan Lines Emergency Gale Statement

Kostas Raptis

Due to inclement weather conditions, the company’s ships will remain docked in the ports of Heraklion and Piraeus until the sailing ban is lifted.

2 years ago

Kissamos Prepares for the 15th Kissamitiko Carnival

Mihaela Lica Butler

Kissamos Municipality prepares for the forthcoming Kissamitiko Carnival, scheduled to unfold on Sunday, March 17th, 2024.

2 years ago

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