On Monday, January 8, 2024, at 4:08 pm local time (Europe/Athens GMT +2), a moderate magnitude 3.7 earthquake struck approximately 30 kilometres (19 miles) from Sitia, Crete, Greece. The earthquake, with a very shallow depth of 18.2 kilometres (11 miles), was not perceived by locals or at least not reported as such. At first, the […]
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Makry Gialos Fishing Harbor Damaged by Southerly Winds
The jetty at Makry Gialos fishing harbor has receded to a length of 40 meters, requiring immediate attention and restoration efforts.
Record Arrivals at Chania International Airport
In 2023, Chania International Airport “Daskalogiannis” (IATA: CHQ, ICAO: LGSA) saw a record total of 3,580,603 passengers passing through its gates.
New COVID-19 Data in Greece
On Thursday, January 4th, 2024, a total of 163 free COVID-19 tests were conducted at central locations across sixty regional units of Greece.
Proper Etiquette for an Enjoyable Travel Experience
Engage in acts of kindness such as buying a fellow traveller coffee or offering to pay for someone’s seat upgrade.
Record American Travellers to the Port of Heraklion
The Heraklion Port Authority’s official data shows that in 2023, 382,981 cruise passengers visited the port, with 253 cruise ship arrivals.
Chania: New Year’s Eve Party in the Municipal Garden
Chania will welcome 2024 with an extravagant celebration beneath the iconic Clock of the Municipal Garden
Hersonissos: Roza Gorge Maintenance Works Commence
Roza Gorge is a natural ecosystem in the hinterland of the Municipality of Hersonissos, southeast of the Municipal Community of Gonies and south of the Municipal Community of Kera. To protect the natural wonder, the Municipality of Hersonissos has contracted a company to restore the path through the canyon. The Roza Gorge, an offshoot of […]
Argophilia Choice: Top 24 Movies About New Year’s Eve Travel
Argophilia released its Top 24 Movies About New Year’s Eve Travel to enjoy watching as you bid adieu to 2023 and welcome 2024.
Crete: Steep Ferry Prices for Passengers and Vehicles in 2024
Ferry prices increase on the lines of Crete, with both the Attica Group and the Minoan Lines expected to announce fare changes soon.
Crete, Favoured by Dutch Tourists for Holidays in 2024
Which Greek destinations are favourites for the summer of 2024 by the Dutch? Crete is favorite in The Netherlands for holidays in 2024. In recent months, visitors from Griekenland.net could vote for their favourite destination in Greece online for holidays. From a list of seventeen popular destinations in Greece, 1.116 visitors of the popular portal […]
Should We Give Up On A Dream of Regenerative Crete?
Greek officials and energy conglomerates plan to transform Crete Island into an energy machine for Germany and other EU nations.
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