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Thrapsano

Cretans Beware of Priceless Treasures Getting Lost in the Quake Rubble

2021-10-29 by Phil Butler

Arkalochori parade

On Oxi Day Greek politicians cheered at parades in quake stricken Arkalochori, but no one was cheering in the small villages that surround.

Tags: Agia Marina, Arkalochori, Arkalochori earthquake, Galatas, Houmeri, Minoan Pediada, Peza, Thrapsano

Crete Earthquake Swarms Have Islanders On Edge

2021-10-21 by Phil Butler

Arkalochori Crete

Earthquake swarms on Crete have islanders fearful of a possible main event. This morning’s 4.5 magnitude event follows many in 48 hours.

Tags: Arkalochori earthquake, crete, Crete geology, Crete news, Evi Nomikou, geologists, Kastelli, Kastelli Airport, Minoan Pediada, Santorini, Thrapsano

Another 4.2 Magnitude Quake Rocks Heraklion Prefecture Villages

2021-07-06 by Phil Butler

Galatiani Kefala

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter occurred on the outskirts of Heraklion on Crete Monday evening just before midnight.

Tags: aftershocks, Arkalochori, earthquake, Greece earthquakes, Heraklion earthquake, Heraklion prefecture, Institute of Geodynamics, Minoa Pediada, Minoan Pediada, National Observatory of Athens, Thrapsano

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Stories of Interest

Oxi Day, Ohi Day, or Όχι Day

Όχι Day: 10 Fascinating Facts You Need to Know

2023-10-28 By Iorgos Pappas

Όχι Day commemorates the courage and determination of the Cretan people during World War II when they said “Όχι” (No) to the Axis powers.

Holihouse

Holihouse Recognized for Exceptional Management at the European Travel & Hospitality Awards 2023

2023-10-27 By Manuel Santos

Holihouse has been honoured with the prestigious European Travel Award for Villas & Hospitality Management at the Travel & Hospitality Awards 2023.

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