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Athens Bomb Raises Questions on Travel Safety

2010-12-30 by Mihaela Lica Butler

The building was severely damaged by the powerful bomb explosion, no injuries and no casualties reported.

In the light of the latest events, this is probably not the best time to visit the Greek capital.

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Heraklion Records 2,759 Parking Violations as Municipal Police Expand Controls

2026-06-20 By Iorgos Pappas

A 17-day enforcement sweep by Heraklion’s newly reinforced Municipal Police exposes a deep culture of traffic lawlessness and local parking wars.

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70-Year-Old Tourist Rescued on Remote Gavdos Island After Fracture

2026-06-20 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old hiker suffered a fractured leg at Tripiti on Gavdos, sparking an intense transport operation by local firefighters.

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Traffic Disruptions Reported Near Heraklion During Protests Over Planned Migrant Facility

2026-06-19 By Iorgos Pappas

A violent anti-migrant center riot in Athanati, Crete, shut down the main southern highway as demonstrators used explosives and committed arson near tourist traffic.

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Heraklion Traffic Enforcement Surge Aims to Restore Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility for Summer Visitors

2026-06-19 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Municipal Police launched a massive enforcement campaign to clear historic sidewalks and plazas, ensuring safe pedestrian access for summer tourists in Crete.

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French Hiker Injured Near Kolokytha in Fourth Elounda Rescue of Summer

2026-06-19 By Manuel Santos

Emergency services launched a sea rescue operation to evacuate a 64-year-old French hiker who suffered a head injury while walking on the Kolokitha peninsula in Elounda.

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