Another temporary swimming ban has been issued, this time for Nea Chora in Chania, following a sewage network failure.
Crete
UFOs Over Crete and Athens? Meteorologist Clears Up Night Sky Panic
Hundreds of Cretans and Athenians reported UFOs on August 11, 2026. Meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas confirms it wasn’t little green men.
Illegal Parking Solicitation Returns to Elafonissi Days After Police Arrests
Rogue parking handlers at Elafonisi Beach resume illegal traffic solicitation just days after police arrests, marking the 7th raid at the site this season.
Confessions of a Cicada Hater in Crete
A single cicada sings at up to 100 decibels. A close-range chorus peaks at 120—comparable to a chainsaw, a rock concert, a low-flying jet.
Crete’s Hotel Pipeline Booms, But Who Is Caring for the Inland?
Luxury hotel projects continue across Crete, but most investment remains concentrated along the coast as many inland communities face different challenges.
Cretan Hotel Staff Facing Digital Timecard Fraud Amid Peak Season Surge
Heraklion Hotel Union exposes widespread digital timecard violations as peak occupancy pushes staff to the limit, Cretalive reports.
Viannos Celebrates Crete’s Liquid Gold at the 3rd Olive and Olive Oil Festival
Ano Viannos celebrates its liquid gold on August 14–15 with EVOO tastings, traditional dishes, local markets, and Cretan live music.
Ten Rescues in 45 Minutes After Swimmers Ignore Red Flag at Rethymno Beach
Video shows Rethymno lifeguards saving 10 bathers in 45 minutes after swimmers ignored red flags and heavy swell warnings.
Businessman Arrested Over Beach Umbrellas at Crete’s Famous Vai Beach
A businessman was arrested after an inspection at Vai Beach in Crete. He says the dispute over umbrellas and sunbeds is procedural, not illegal.
What Will Crete See During the August 12 Total Solar Eclipse
The August 12 solar eclipse will pass virtually undetected from Crete due to timing and sunset geometry, but a massive eclipse approaches in 2027.
Kastelli Airport Takes Another Step Toward Its Optimistic 2028 Opening
Kastelli Airport has signed a €105.2 million contract for air navigation systems as Crete’s new international airport continues toward its planned 2028 opening.
Crete Considers Reservation System to Protect Balos, Elafonisi, and Falasarna
Crete is considering an online reservation system for Balos, Elafonisi, and Falasarna to protect their fragile Natura 2000 ecosystems.
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