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Curiosity Has Peaked Over the Devastating 1303 Crete Earthquake

2023-08-19 by Phil Butler

What will the next major one look like?

Recent earthquakes on or around Crete Island, in Greece, have people worldwide searching for past seismic events like the 1303 Crete Earthquake that devastated much of the island.

Tags: 1303 Crete Earthquake, Akalochori quake, Crete earthquakes, Crete Tsunamis, Vasiliki Mouslopoulou

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Chania’s Traditional Strata Continues Tomorrow with Music and Dance

2025-07-07 By Iorgos Pappas

On Tuesday nights, Chania’s heart beats loudest along the Traditional Strata. No ticket needed, just follow the music.

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New Renovation Plan for Amoudara’s Andreas Papandreou

2025-07-07 By Iorgos Pappas

The Mayor of Malevizi has presented the renovation plan for Andreas Papandreou Street in Amoudara on July 1, 2025.

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10000 Passengers in Souda Set New Cruise Record for Chania

2025-07-07 By Manuel Santos

More than 10,000 passengers arrived in Souda, Chania, as cruise ship visits reached unprecedented levels in one day in July.

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Cretan Hospitality Turns Turkish Influencers into Raki-Drinking Storytellers

2025-07-01 By Kostas Raptis

A group of Turkish journalists and influencers visited Crete from June 21 to 26, 2025, experiencing authentic Cretan hospitality as part of a campaign by the Region of Crete.

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14.3% Surge in Cruise Passengers in Heraklion

2025-07-01 By Iorgos Pappas

Cruise passengers arriving at Heraklion surged by 14.3% in the first half of 2025, hitting 190,606 visitors.

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