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Iceland’s Bardarbunga Volcano shaking, so far no ash

2014-09-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Grímsvötn Volcano Showing Plume - May 22, 2011 - NASA

A lava eruption at Iceland’s Bardarbunga volcano continues after officials elevated the volcano’s “ash alert” status to its highest level.

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EasyJet Looks to EU to Fund Ash Cloud Detector

2011-04-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Volcanic Ash

EasyJet has asked the European Union to help fund a new volcanic ash detection system for aircraft.  The technology, developed by the Norwegian Institute for Air Research, is designed to do what radars cannot: detect the presence of dangerous dust particles and volcanic ash in the air, giving them time to adjust course. The detection […]

Tags: Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector, AVOID, EasyJet, European Union, Iceland, Norwegian Institute for Air Research, UK, volcanic ash

Singapore Finally Set for Hari Raya Haji

2010-11-15 by Phil Butler

Singapore celebrations for the Festival of Sacrifice

This week, around the world, Muslims will celebrate Hari Raya Haji or the “Festival of Sacrifice.” In Singapore though, these celebrations were in dire jeopardy when ash from Mt. Merapi caused flights carrying livestock to be canceled. Only yesterday, Singapore Airlines rushed through two loads of animals for the festivities.m

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On June 30, Leonidas Kladou Statue Unveiling in Platania

2025-06-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Hosted by the Municipality of Amari, the Leonidas Kladou Statue Unveiling on June 30, 2025, honors the legendary Cretan musician.

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Regional Council Unveils Strategic Plan to Promote Crete’s Culinary Heritage

2025-06-20 By Victoria Udrea

The Region of Crete unveiled an Operational Plan for Cretan Food Culture to strengthen the island’s culinary identity.

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2025-06-20 By Iorgos Pappas

A British tourist contracted Legionnaires’ disease after a stay at a distinguished hotel in Heraklion, Crete, in early June.

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Crete Beyond the Beaches: The Return of Sacred Travel

2025-06-20 By Phil Butler

In the summer of 2025, as mass tourism begins to lose its luster, a quieter revolution is underway. Travelers are no longer content with cocktails by the pool or Instagram-perfect panoramas. Instead, a growing number are coming to Crete not just to relax—but to remember. This is sacred travel: a deeper, slower, more intuitive journey. […]

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Breaking News: The Cockroach Problem in Heraklion Is Crawling Out of Control

2025-06-16 By Manuel Santos

Cockroach problem in Heraklion: locals and tourists alike suffer as neglect, expensive insecticides, and poor waste collection fuel a growing infestation.

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