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Exclusive: Cretan Union Cup Regatta Sails

2013-10-14 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Contestant sail from Chania - courtesy Chania Crete by Nikos

Our coverage of the first ever Cretan Union Cup Regatta begins as the participating captains sail out from Chania Harbor to line up for the race start.

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Must See in Crete This October: First Ever Cretan Union Cup Sailing Regatta

2013-10-09 by Mihaela Lica Butler

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On December 1, 2013, Crete celebrates 100 years since the raising of the Greek flag at the fort of Firka, which mark the union of the Island with Greece. The locals marked the centenary with various cultural and artistic events, all throughout the year, and continue to celebrate enthusiastically till the end of 2013, with […]

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On October 14, 2025, trained detection dog Eka found suspicious poisoned baits in Potamos, Sivas. Police launched an investigation as pet owners are urged to remain cautious.

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Samaria Gorge Closed as Storms Loom Over Crete

2025-10-21 By Iorgos Pappas

The Samaria Gorge will remain closed on Tuesday due to storm warnings from the Hellenic Meteorological Service.

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Crete’s Quiet Undoing: An Island’s Battle with Climactic Change

2025-10-21 By Phil Butler

At dawn in Crete, the island still breathes. When the sun climbs the ridges to the East in Lassithi Prefecture, the air here still tastes of sea salt and dry thyme, but even this is only a remnant of the natural splendor this island paradise once carried. Where rivers once whispered, olives pulsed, and people […]

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