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IHF Beach Handball Championships Semi-Finals Action

2022-06-25 by Phil Butler

The IHF Beach Handball World Championships continue today with quarter-final, and semi-final matchups at Karteros Beach in Crete.

2022 IHF Beach Handball Championship Quests Continue on Crete

2022-06-24 by Phil Butler

The climb to the winner’s circle of the 2022 IHF Beach Handball Championships continues. Day 4 promises to be the most exciting yet.

Heraklion Municipal Shelter Organizes Dog-walking Event on Sunday

2026-04-18 By Victoria Udrea

Head out to the Heraklion Municipal Shelter in Finikia tomorrow, April 19th, for the bi-monthly “Dog Walk”!

The Great Cretan Eviction and the €1,500 Digital Nomad Dream

2026-04-18 By Iorgos Pappas

As the 2026 tourist season starts, Heraklion residents face eviction and soaring rents. Discover the data behind Crete’s housing crisis.

Gale-Force Fury Flipped a KTEL Bus in Sfakia

2026-04-18 By Iorgos Pappas

Powerful winds in Crete flipped a KTEL bus in Sfakia and caused widespread damage in Messara, Heraklion. No injuries reported during the April 17th gale.

German Sailboat Saved from Cretan Winds in Elounda

2026-04-18 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Three sailors were rescued off the coast of Elounda, Crete, after their sailboat was swept toward shallow waters by powerful 8 Beaufort winds.

Hersonissos Port Overhaul Hits Archaeological Paydirt

2026-04-17 By Iorgos Pappas

The redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone continues with new archaeological discoveries and sectional construction to minimize business disruption.

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