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Tropical Storm IVO Watch: Rain Biggest Danger

2013-08-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Tropical Storm IVO

The National Hurricane Hurricane Center is predicting Tropical Storm Ivo, which formed over the Eastern Pacific on Friday, may dump record rainfall onto the American Southwest. formed Friday in the eastern Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center reported. Boasting wind speeds in excess of 45 miles per hour as of last evening, Ivo is moving […]

Tags: Hurricane Watch, Hurricanes, NOAA, Tropical Storm IVO

It’s True – Europe Entering “Mini Ice Age” – Huh?

2013-05-31 by Phil Butler

Ice Age

Here in Germany it’s cold, unseasonably cold. Spring has been and it almost gone and each morning we awake to a chill house, go to work in the cold rain, enter damp and cool offices. In France, just across the border, businesses from farming to tourism are feeling the pain of what may be the next Ice Age.

Tags: climate, climate change, Dr. Zangari, Europe tourism, France business, France tourism, John R. Moore, NOAA

Indian Ocean Tsunami Watch

2012-04-10 by Phil Butler

Sumatra quake

A tsunami watch has gone into effect for the entire Indian Ocean after a massive magnitude 8.7 earthquake occurred 270 miles Southwest of Banda Aceh, Sumatra, Indonesia. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued the tsunami warning at 0845 local time, with predicted landing times for various regions should a tsunami occur.

Tags: earthquake, India, Indian Ocean, maldives, NOAA, quake, Singapore, Sumatra, travel advisory, tsunami, tsunami alert, tsunami warning, USGS

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Crete’s Olive Oil Season Ends with Heavy Losses in the East

2026-02-07 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s olive oil harvest fell sharply this year, with eastern regions seeing losses up to 80%, while western Crete recorded better results.

Crete migration

Local Authorities Respond to New Arrivals in Southern Crete

2026-02-07 By Manuel Santos

Small boats with migrants continue to arrive on Crete’s southern coast amid favorable weather, with local authorities managing arrivals without impact on tourism.

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Crete Tourism Season Starts Early as Hotels and Flights Ramp Up

2026-02-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete enters the new tourism season from early April, with hotels reopening sooner, strong bookings, expanded UK flights, and hiring in full swing.

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Old Chania Market Now Scheduled to Open in Summer 2026

2026-02-06 By Arthur Butler

After years of delays, Chania’s historic Municipal Market is now expected to reopen in summer 2026, following extended restoration works.

Crete environmental zoning

Welcome to Crete, Now Please Do Not Touch Anything

2026-02-06 By Iorgos Pappas

Environmental zoning maps in Crete are becoming unreadable. Forester Giannis Fotakis warns Chania risks turning uninvestable amid growing restrictions.

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