Paleontologists find new dates for humanoid footprints on Crete at least 6 million years old, 350,000 years older than previously stated.
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A New Look At the Shimmering Mirage of Crete Island
Crete is everlasting, unmovable, etched in time like the stars. And Crete is a misty mirage, dynamic as the seas that surround her.
Powerful 6.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Palekastro in Crete
A 6.4 magnitude quake strikes Crete island at 12:24 PM local time just outside the ancient town of Palekastro, in the far-east of the island.
The Exhibition “Not more than 10 people” Runs Thru the17th in Paleochora
Silvia Forrer’s exhibition “Not more than 10 people” has been extended at the Art Flow Gallery Paleochora in Chania Prefecture.
Toplou Monastery to Get Much Needed Upgrades
According to the Greek Ministry of Development and Investment, Sitia’s Toplou Monastery will receive much needed upgrades.
Arkalochori Quake Situation Stable But Inclement Weather Adds Pressure
Arkalochori and surrounding villages in Heraklion Prefecture of Crete continue to be rattled by the aftershocks of the recent 6.0 magnitude earthquake that his last week. The situation for thousands of people is stable but according to officials, untenable for the immediate future. Within the past 48 hours, at least five aftershocks of magnitudes of […]
Kissamos Municipality Begins Arkalochori Aid Drive Today
In the wake of the earthquakes at Arkalochori in Heraklion Prefecture, the Municipality of Kissamos has begun an aid drive.
Sitia Prefecture Mobilizes to Help Arkalochori Quake Victims
Sitia citizens, businesses, and officials organize to send aid to fellow Cretans in hard hit Arkalochori, in neighboring Heraklion Prefecture.
Letter From Arkalochori: Prayer for a Dawning Day
A touching and inspirational letter from earthquake struck Arkalochori village in the heart of Crete island.
French Artist Anne Bronner’s Love of Crete Inspires Beautiful Travel Books
An interview and profile of French artist Anne Bronner, and her love for Crete Island as an inspiration for her work.
Crete Hit for Second Consecutive Day by Severe 5.3 Magnitude Earthquake
Crete is rocked for the second consecutive day by a severe earthquake of 5.3 magnitude as aftershocks from yesterday increase in intensity.
Crete’s Capital of Heraklion Shaken by 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake [Updates]
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake hit Crete this morning according to the earliest reports from the European Mediterranean Seismological Center.