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Region of Crete and “Diazoma” To Cooperate for Upgrading Minoan Palaces

Phil Butler

The Region of Crete and the association “Diazoma” have just signed a memorandum of cooperation for promoting and upgrading the Minoan Palaces.

5 years ago

Santorini Should Be Jealous of Saturday’s Crete Sunset

Phil Butler

A Crete sunset symbolizes what Cretans hope will be the end of a pandemic, and a new beginning.

5 years ago

A 6.6 Magnitude Quake and Aftershocks Shake Crete Island

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An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 hit off the island of Crete this afternoon at 12:51:06 (UTC). No damages or injuries have been reported.

5 years ago

On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion

Phil Butler

When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.

5 years ago

A Little Ballad for Crete’s Greatest Pandemic Heroes

Mihaela Lica Butler

The coronavirus pandemic has changed us forever. This is a short story of Crete’s most precious victims, and the island’s greatest heroes.

5 years ago

Moderate Earthquake Hits This Morning Near Sitia on Crete

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A magnitude 4.4 earthquake rattled the far-east of Crete Island this morning. The center of the tremor was 8 km east of the port city of Sitia.

5 years ago

Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise

Phil Butler

With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram provides hope.

5 years ago

Heraklion Quarantines and Treats Cruise Ship Passenger

Phil Butler

The Costa Victoria arrives in Heraklion, Crete carrying a confirmed case of COVID-19. Officials quickly quaranteen and treat the passenger.

5 years ago

Intense Showers and Thunderstorms Expected for Crete Later Today

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According to the National Observatory in Athens, Crete’s weather is set to change dramatically this evening, March 3, 2020.

5 years ago

Celebrate the Traditional Koulouma at Karavolas for 2020

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Heraklion celebrates Koulouma at Karavolas March 2nd in colorful tradition marked by Cretan music, treats, dancing, and amazing kite flying.

5 years ago

Heraklion Piano Festival at its 4th Edition

Mihaela Lica Butler

A local tradition since its inception in 2016, the Heraklion Piano Festival lines up an impressive roster of domestic and international talent at its 4th edition in 2020. Taking place at the new Cultural Center of Heraklion (Leof. Plastira 49), not far from the Venetian City Wall and the gravesite of Greek writer Nikos Kazantzakis, […]

5 years ago

Minoan Lines’ Kydon Palace Ferry Christened in Chania

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Minoan Lines has christened its new cruise ferry, “Kydon Palace”, which will serve the Piraeus – Chania route.

5 years ago

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Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

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