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Agios Nikolaos Water Utility Clears Ammos Beach Following Sewage Leak Investigation

Arthur Butler

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.

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New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport

Iorgos Pappas

TERNA opens a 6km bypass around Arkalochori, creating the first modern access road connecting Southern Crete and Messara to the future Kastelli Airport.

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Crete Braces for 8-Beaufort Winds on August 14

Manuel Santos

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.

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Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality

Victoria Udrea

A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.

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Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks

Manuel Santos

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.

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Chania Municipal Market Lease Auction Set for August 31 Ahead of December Reopening

Arthur Butler

The Municipality of Chania announces a public oral auction on August 31, 2026, to lease 13 vacant shop stalls inside the historic Municipal Market.

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Heraklion Summer Exodus Peaks as Port and Airport Handle Record Passenger Numbers

Ion Bogdan V.

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.

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Sea Turtle Festival Brings Nature and Stargazing to Stavros Beach

Victoria Udrea

A free Sea Turtle Festival at Stavros Beach on August 16 features environmental activities, children’s art, and stargazing under the Cretan sky.

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Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Become a Stage for 35 Cultural Events This Summer

Victoria Udrea

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 […]

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Heraklion Airport Handles More Than 181,000 Passengers in Just Three Days

Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport serviced 1,088 flights and 181,145 passengers in just 72 hours as the August 15 holiday rush peaks.

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Chania’s Nea Chora Beach Hits the Sewage Ban List: Swimming Prohibited Until Further Notice

Argophilia Travel News

Another temporary swimming ban has been issued, this time for Nea Chora in Chania, following a sewage network failure.

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UFOs Over Crete and Athens? Meteorologist Clears Up Night Sky Panic

Kostas Raptis

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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Wildfire Breaks Out Near Zoniana in Mylopotamos, Crete

2026-08-21 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters, ground crews, and a helicopter are battling a wildfire in low vegetation near Zoniana, Crete, as the island sits at high risk Level 3.

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Crete Police Seize Suspected Illegal Alcohol and Enough Laughing Gas for 30,000 Balloons

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion police raided a local bar, seizing over 1,000 liters of untaxed alcohol and nitrous oxide cylinders capable of filling 30,000 balloons.

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21st Traffic Fatality of 2026 Claims a 21-Year-Old in Rethymno

2026-08-20 By Victoria Udrea

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash with a taxi in Rethymno, pushing Crete’s 2026 road death toll beyond 20 amid renewed safety concerns.

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Crete Hotels Are 100% Full, and So Are Their Employees

2026-08-20 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion hotels are at 100% capacity, but staff are trapped in endless 20-day contracts, doing three jobs at once, and being told to forget to clock in.

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Crete Summer Season Extends Through October

2026-08-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s tourism season remains strong, with 400-plus aircraft movements on peak days and high demand for September and October.

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