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Elderly Couple Found Dead After Fire in Iraklio

Arthur Butler

An elderly couple lost their lives after a fire broke out in their Iraklio apartment firefighters responded swiftly and the city mourns their loss

10 months ago

Three People Dead and Several Injured After a Shooting in Vorizia

Iorgos Pappas

After a suspected vendetta shooting in Vorizia police secure the area investigations continue and travel across Crete remains completely safe

10 months ago

Cretan Farmers Suspend Protests After Voriza Tragedy

Iorgos Pappas

After the tragic incident in Voriza police maintain calm and farmers pause protests travel and tourism across Crete continue safely and peacefully

10 months ago

Elderly Man Injured After Dog Attack Near Kalamata

Ion Bogdan V.

A longtime family dog attacked its elderly owner near Kalamata, raising questions about the stress of aging animals.

10 months ago

Voriza Tragedy Moves Cretan Farmers to Pause Protests

Victoria Udrea

After the Voriza shooting farmers in Heraklion and Lassithi suspend demonstrations to honor the victims and support a peaceful climate across Crete

10 months ago

Police in Crete Solve Livestock Theft Case in Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra

Iorgos Pappas

Cretan police recovered hundreds of stolen sheep and lambs near Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra showing tourists that island life is safe and well guarded

10 months ago

Voriza Incident and Farmer Protests in Crete

Kostas Raptis

After the tragic Voriza shooting Cretan farmers paused protests in respect for victims while new aid measures for agriculture move forward.

10 months ago

What Tourists Should Know About the Gunfire in Voriza

Iorgos Pappas

Authorities secured Voriza village after an explosion and gunfire. One person is dead, several are injured, and there is no threat to nearby tourist areas.

10 months ago

Crete Delays Dive Park Permits

Manuel Santos

Crete’s underwater tourism dreams face another delay as permit approvals move slower than a jellyfish nap.

10 months ago

Crete to Get Train from Heraklion to Kastelli

Iorgos Pappas

For the fifth time since 2020, MPs discussed the mythical “Cretan train.” No construction yet, but hope remains the island’s most reliable transport.

11 months ago

Giannis Tatarakis Visits Orne Dig Site

Manuel Santos

The mayor of Agios Vasileios inspected Crete’s largest acropolis at Orne, where archaeologists continue discovering old rocks of great importance.

11 months ago

Cretan Train Debate Returns to Parliament for the Fifth Time Since Dinosaurs

Iorgos Pappas

Once again, politicians discussed the mythical “Cretan train,” proving hope is renewable even when railways are not.

11 months ago

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Chevron and ExxonMobil Advance Crete Hydrocarbon Plans

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Chevron sets December seismic surveys in Crete and the Ionian, while ExxonMobil targets spring 2027 for its first exploratory drilling.

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West Nile Virus Risk List Expands Across Crete, With Four Municipalities Now Included

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Check which municipalities in Heraklion and Rethymno are listed under EODY’s latest West Nile virus update.

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Chania and Rethymno Hotels Get Turtle-Friendly Certification

2026-09-26 By Manuel Santos

ARCHELON and TUI awarded eight properties in Chania and Rethymno Turtle-Friendly Hotel certification for sustainable coastal tourism.

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Sissi and Kalo Chorio Celebrate World Tourism Day With Two Nights of Cretan Food, Music and Dance

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

Sissi and Kalo Chorio celebrate World Tourism Day on September 26 and 27 with Cretan food, live music, traditional dancing and free events.

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Heraklion Theater Performance Moves Indoors Due to Expected Bad Weather

2026-09-26 By Argophilia Travel News

The Hotel Paradise performances in Heraklion on September 26 and 27 have moved indoors to Nea Alatsata due to expected bad weather.

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