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.
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On You Return to Crete: Choose A Perfect Seclusion
When the coronavirus pandemic emergency subsites, Crete will be your perfect destination for seclusion in paradise.
A Little Ballad for Crete’s Greatest Pandemic Heroes
The coronavirus pandemic has changed us forever. This is a short story of Crete’s most precious victims, and the island’s greatest heroes.
Moderate Earthquake Hits This Morning Near Sitia on Crete
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.
Cretan Spring Arrives: Instagram Reminds of a Post COVID-19 Paradise
With Crete in lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a time to appreciate the paradise island we live on. Instagram provides hope.
Heraklion Quarantines and Treats Cruise Ship Passenger
The Costa Victoria arrives in Heraklion, Crete carrying a confirmed case of COVID-19. Officials quickly quaranteen and treat the passenger.
Intense Showers and Thunderstorms Expected for Crete Later Today
According to the National Observatory in Athens, Crete’s weather is set to change dramatically this evening, March 3, 2020.
Celebrate the Traditional Koulouma at Karavolas for 2020
Heraklion celebrates Koulouma at Karavolas March 2nd in colorful tradition marked by Cretan music, treats, dancing, and amazing kite flying.
Heraklion Piano Festival at its 4th Edition
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, […]
Minoan Lines’ Kydon Palace Ferry Christened in Chania
Minoan Lines has christened its new cruise ferry, “Kydon Palace”, which will serve the Piraeus – Chania route.
Crete to Serve as Backdrop for Massive Skoda Octavia Media Campaign
Crete is to be the backdrop for a huge visibility campaign for the all-new Skoda Octavia campaign starting in mid-March, 2020.
2020 Carnival Season Culminates in Towns and Villages Across Crete
All across Crete Island people will celebrate “Apokries” with colorful carnival events culminating on “Clean Monday.”