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Crete Hit for Second Consecutive Day by Severe 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake

Phil Butler

Crete is rocked for the second consecutive day by a severe earthquake of 5.3 magnitude as aftershocks from yesterday increase in intensity.

5 years ago

Crete’s Capital of Heraklion Shaken by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake [Updates]

Phil Butler

A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Crete this morning according to the earliest reports from the European Mediterranean Seismological Center.

5 years ago

The Heraklion Gastronomy Festival Opens Today at the Venetian Harbor

Phil Butler

Friday September 24th – Monday the 27th, locals and visitors to Crete can enjoy the Heraklion Gastronomy Festival at the Venetian Harbor.

5 years ago

90 of Europe’s Oldest Breed – Kritikos Lagonikos – Registered On Crete

Phil Butler

This past weekend registration for 90 dogs of Europe’s oldest breed, the legendary Kritikos Lagonikos took place on Crete.

5 years ago

Another Perfect Crete Escape: Mourtzanakis Residence Ecotourism Hotel

Phil Butler

Another eco-tourism value we just came across, Mourtzanakis Residence in Achlada, is a perfect getaway far from and close to it all.

5 years ago

One of Chania’s Old Hammams Reshaped Into Art Gallery

Aleksandr Shatskih

One of the ancient Turkish baths of the Municipality of Chania has been transformed into an art gallery and exhibition hall.

5 years ago

Crete In the Summer of 2021: A Strained Paradise Is Still Paradise

Phil Butler

A selection of amazing Instagram shares from vacationers who visited Crete during the very strange 2021 Summer season.

5 years ago

Cretan Hound Recognition Shows Scheduled on Crete

Phil Butler

September 11th and 12th, Cretan Hounds will be presented to be recognized by the Kennel Club of Greece at Ano Archanes and Agios Nikolaos.

5 years ago

Greek Officials Report 3,538 New COVID Cases With 235 in Crete

Argophilia Travel News

Greek officials from the National Public Health Organization (EODY) have confirmed 3,538 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours.

5 years ago

Heraklion MPs Urge Government to Dredge the Inlet to Tsoutsouras Marina

Phil Butler

SYRIZA Heraklion MPs Nikos Igoumenidis, Socratis Vardakis, and Haris Mamoulakis demand support for the marina in Tsoutsouras.

5 years ago

Read This If You Care About the Greece of Tomorrow

Phil Butler

If the Greece of tomorrow is to retain the same touristic value it enjoys today, a more sustainable model must be created.

5 years ago

Greek Officials Enact Further COVID Restrictions on Crete Island

Argophilia Travel News

Greek authorities have ordered lockdown-style COVID restrictions for the Crete town of Rethymno, extending measures in Chania and Heraklion.

5 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Why Spain Is the Ultimate Villa Destination

2026-10-05 By Manuel Santos

From Andalusian villages to Mediterranean beaches, discover why a Spanish villa offers the perfect mix of freedom, comfort, sunshine and local experiences.

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Crete’s Animal Police Push for Better Treatment of Pets and Working Dogs

2026-10-05 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion’s Animal Protection Police have carried out more than 1,800 inspections as Crete steps up enforcement of animal welfare rules.

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Crete Counts the Cost After Three Days of Torrential Rain

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

Crete begins recovery after three days of torrential rain, flooding and landslides damage roads, farms and infrastructure across the island.

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30 Residents Evacuated in Zoniana Because of Floods

2026-10-04 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Around 2,500 people in Zoniana, Livadia and Krana are without water, while 23 people have been rescued from vehicles in Ierapetra.

4.0 Earthquake Strikes Near Anogeia in Crete

4.0 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete with Epicenter South of Anogeia

2026-10-04 By Arthur Butler

4.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of Anogeia in Rethymno, Crete, early October 4, 2026, at a depth of 10 kilometers.

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