A 76-year-old French woman died after being found unconscious in the sea at Kalathas Beach in Chania. Authorities are investigating the circumstances.
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What Parents Should Know About Underage Drinking Before a Family Holiday in Crete
Recent cases in Chania and Rethymno show how easily teenagers can access alcohol in Crete, offering a cautionary reminder for families visiting the island.
Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi
Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.
Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno
Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.
Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs
Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]
33-Year-Old Polish Man in ICU After Near-Drowning in Ierapetra
A 33-year-old Polish man is in intensive care after a near-drowning at Agios Andreas beach in Ierapetra. The Port Authority is investigating.
How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?
Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is already a problem.
Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL Bus Road to Experience VOAK Delays
Crete’s Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL warns passengers of possible delays caused by VOAK works and recommends allowing extra travel time.
British Tourist Demands Compensation After Mosquito Bites in Crete Hotel
A British tourist asked for compensation after mosquito bites during his Crete holiday, but returned to the island’s good graces after the hotel room was inspected.
Tourism Official Apologizes for Turkish Flags at Heraklion Parade
Crete tourism official Michalis Vlatakis has apologized after Turkish flags were carried during an international dance parade along Heraklion’s historic 25th August Street.
Heraklion Airport Passes 7.28 Million Passengers
Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport had another punishingly busy August, with passenger and flight numbers showing just how intense the peak of Crete’s tourist season has become. The busiest day for passengers so far this year came on August 1, when 68,818 passengers passed through the airport. The following day brought another record, this time for […]
Fifth West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete
A young man from Nea Alikarnassos is hospitalized in stable condition after testing positive for West Nile virus. Mosquito control measures are being launched in the Heraklion area.
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