Agios Nikolaos water authorities confirm no sewage entered Ammos Beach near the marina, attributing storm drain runoff to clean water pipe leaks and street washing.
Crete
New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport
TERNA opens a 6km bypass around Arkalochori, creating the first modern access road connecting Southern Crete and Messara to the future Kastelli Airport.
Crete Braces for 8-Beaufort Winds on August 14
Gale-force winds up to 8 Beaufort are forecast for Crete on Friday, August 14, with localized gusts up to 9 Beaufort in the northern Cyclades.
Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality
A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.
Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks
Heading out on Crete’s roads for the August 15th peak? Traffic police are out in full force on VOAK, targeting speeding, alcohol, and reckless driving.
Chania Municipal Market Lease Auction Set for August 31 Ahead of December Reopening
The Municipality of Chania announces a public oral auction on August 31, 2026, to lease 13 vacant shop stalls inside the historic Municipal Market.
Heraklion Summer Exodus Peaks as Port and Airport Handle Record Passenger Numbers
Heraklion sees peak August travel as thousands depart by ferry, while Nikos Kazantzakis Airport surpasses 6 million passengers and heads for a new annual record.
Sea Turtle Festival Brings Nature and Stargazing to Stavros Beach
A free Sea Turtle Festival at Stavros Beach on August 16 features environmental activities, children’s art, and stargazing under the Cretan sky.
Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Become a Stage for 35 Cultural Events This Summer
Heraklion’s ancient Venetian Walls are preparing to set the stage for one of the island’s most distinctive late-summer events. The 3rd Festival of the Walls runs from August 31 through September 10, featuring over 35 individual events encompassing music, film, theater, dance, and outdoor visual arts across the city’s historical ramparts. This year’s edition marks […]
Heraklion Airport Handles More Than 181,000 Passengers in Just Three Days
Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport serviced 1,088 flights and 181,145 passengers in just 72 hours as the August 15 holiday rush peaks.
Chania’s Nea Chora Beach Hits the Sewage Ban List: Swimming Prohibited Until Further Notice
Another temporary swimming ban has been issued, this time for Nea Chora in Chania, following a sewage network failure.
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.
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