For SUNDAY, 27 JULY 2025, ORANGE alert level in Crete due to strong winds and high temperatures. Crete is currently under ORANGE Red Code mobilisation because of strong winds combined […]
Very High Fire Risk in Crete on Sunday, 27 July read more »
Two marine parks are being established north of Crete near the southern Cyclades (around Santorini) and in the Ionian Sea. The Greek Government’s Move to Establish Two New National Marine
Two marine parks established in Greece read more »
A cargo ship ran aground on a reef off Sitia in eastern Crete on Thursday evening. A cargo ship ran aground near Sitia, in the Lasithi region. The vessel, flying
Cargo ship runs aground off Crete read more »
According to Eurostat, almost 50% of all Greeks cannot afford a week’s vacation. Even though Greece has shown some economic improvement, a lot of people there are still really struggling
Around 50% of Greeks cannot afford a week’s vacation read more »
A sad list of holidaymakers who died in accidents in Crete. High numbers of drownings and advice Drowning is still a serious problem in Crete and Greece, and it affects
It ended in Crete: Tourist drowns on Paleokastro beach in Heraklion read more »
Digitalised registration, sterilisation, the danger of deliberate poisoning and the responsibilities of local authorities in the area of animal welfare and stray animals. Greece’s national platform for registering companion animals
The obligations of municipalities in Crete regarding the handling of stray animals read more »
Government plan to tackle water scarcity in Greece and the initial impact of the problem on Crete. Overview of water supply and drought management in Greece The government’s scrambling to
SOS due to water shortage read more »
The Heraklion Retro Festival takes place from June 25 to 27 in Heraklion and offers a unique journey back to the 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s. The Athletic Club of
Heraklion Retro Festival this weekend read more »
The latest earthquakes from magnitude 4.0 Richter on near or on Crete. 23 Juli 2025, 16:26 local time: Strong earthquake measuring 5.1 strikes northwest Crete Magnitude: 5.1 Depth: 59 km
Strong earthquake measuring 5.1 strikes northwest Crete read more »
Crete’s bracing for a blast of extreme heat today, with temperatures set to climb much higher than usual. It’s the kind of weather that demands a little extra caution, since
Severe heatwave in Crete read more »
The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Christos Dimas, the Deputy Minister of Transport, Nikos Tachiaos, and the Secretary General for Infrastructure, Dimitris Anagnopoulos, announced in Chania the start of work
New road safety measures for the northern transport axis in Crete read more »
Tourist rip-offs in the catering trade and tips from Greek consumer protection on what is allowed and what is not – and how to defend yourself against them. Tavern Charged
Tourist rip-off in the catering trade read more »
Greek researchers propose a new approach to seismic risk assessment. Overview of Advances in Seismic Hazard Assessment There’s been a recent push in international research to rethink how we estimate
Risk assessment for earthquakes read more »
Starting today, 21 July 2025, a cruise tax will apply to passengers disembarking at Greek ports. So, here’s the latest on cruise ship charges for passengers getting off at Greek
Cruise tax comes into effect read more »
Since the weekend, migrant boats have been arriving in Crete in increasing numbers again. Greek authorities are monitoring possible entries of ISIS fighters from Africa and permanent closed accommodation for
Migrant boats have been appearing off Crete again since the weekend read more »
The most saturated tourist destinations, such as tourism in Crete began in the 1970s and the island is still among the best in the world. Tourism Density and Popular Destinations
Crete is one of the most saturated tourist destinations read more »
The strongest heatwave of the summer is coming – temperatures up to 10 degrees higher. Increased deaths due to heat. Hot Air Masses from Africa to Raise Temperatures in the
Next week, a very strong heatwave in Crete read more »
Following the forest fires near Ierapetra, the entire Lassithi region has seen a sharp decline in tourism and sales, and growth appears to be slowing down across Crete as a
Sharp decline in tourism in Eastern Crete read more »
No closed facilities for migrants on Crete, more and more migrants are being transported by ferry from the island to Piraeus, reinforcements for the coast guard as migrant taxis, and
Three temporary accommodation facilities for migrants approved in Crete read more »
Libya is claiming before the UN that its continental shelf extends to the Greek island of Crete and that the sea surrounding Crete should be called the Cretan Sea rather
Libya claims the maritime areas directly south of Crete read more »
