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Avis Snaps Up Zipcar for $500M, Eyes Car-Share Domination

2013-01-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Car rental giant Avis has just leaped into the growing car-sharing market, snapping up the ride-sharing leader Zipcar for a fee approaching a cool $500 million, it said in a press release earlier today.

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9th Classics on the Storm Hits the Roads of Apokoronas

2026-05-08 By Manuel Santos

The 9th Classics on the Storm touring event by the Chania Classic Motorcycle Club features vintage bikes and cars in the scenic Apokoronas region of Crete.

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Cretan Tourism Bodies Defend Police After Ammoudara Murder

2026-05-08 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Tourism associations in Crete issue a joint statement supporting the Malevizi police following the tragic death of Nikistratos Gemistos.

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Heraklion’s Erythraia Linear Park Will Open in July

2026-05-08 By Iorgos Pappas

The new 48-acre Erythraia Linear Park in Heraklion, featuring bike paths, playgrounds, and 149 parking spots, will open in July.

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Saharan Dust Expected Across Crete Starting Saturday, May 9

2026-05-08 By Kostas Raptis

Crete authorities warn of Saharan dust concentrations exceeding safety limits on May 9-10.

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11 New Hiking Trails for Asterousia

2026-05-07 By Manuel Santos

11 new hiking routes in Crete’s Asterousia Mountains take you from rugged peaks to the Libyan Sea, on the “Asterousia Trails”.

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