Anogeia recorded 387mm of rain in two days as Crete prepares for renewed rainfall, saturated ground and strong winds from Friday.
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Mylopotamos Declares Emergency After Heavy Rains
Mylopotamos enters a state of emergency following heavy downpours on October 1, with local crews and mayors working overtime to clear roads and restore order.
112 Alert Issued for Agios Nikolaos for Severe Weather
A new 112 alert has been issued for Agios Nikolaos, Lasithi, due to severe weather. Residents and visitors are urged to limit movements and follow authorities.
Meteorological Models Warn of Catastrophic Rains Up to 450 mm Over Crete Through Sunday
ECMWF and German weather models project over 400 to 450 liters of rain per square meter on Crete’s northern mountain slopes, triggering flood warnings.
Crete’s Coast Guard Says It Has Had Enough of Improvised Migration Facilities
The Coast Guard Union of Crete blasts local politicians for blocking transit facilities and leaving officers stranded in sub-par conditions.
From Heraklion Airport Runway to the Courthouse, 62 Cretan Farmers Face Questions
An in-depth look at the 62 agricultural prosecutions stemming from the December 2025 Heraklion Airport protests and the systemic failure behind them.
Severe Weather Alert: Travel Warning Issued for Mylopotamos Mountain Villages
Civil Protection issues an urgent 112 alert banning travel to Zoniana, Livadia, and the Mylopotamos mountain range in Rethymno amid severe weather.
Ferries to Crete Are Still Sailing Tonight, But Bad Weather Is Changing the Routes
Piraeus-Crete ferry routes are skipping stops at Serifos and Milos as 8-9 Beaufort winds hit the Aegean and storms threaten Crete.
Souda Port Gridlock Highlights Chronic Infrastructure Needs
Souda port handles 8150 cruise passengers from three simultaneous ships as officials once again highlight long-delayed infrastructure upgrades.
Church in Agia Pelagia Targeted Three Times, Thieves Get About €300
Three suspects are arrested in Agia Pelagia in a clumsy church break-in that netted just 300 euros, proving crime rarely pays for amateurs.
There’s a Cave Hidden Beside the VOAK That Thousands of Drivers Never See
A natural cave discovered during VOAK highway construction near Stalida required specialized engineering protection to preserve the subterranean site.
Heraklion Brings Authentic Raki Distilling and Tradition to Thessaloniki for Philoxenia 2026
Heraklion will display its UNESCO Gastronomy identity at Philoxenia 2026 in Thessaloniki with a live rakokazano distillation demonstration.