Newsflash from Friday, 9 January 2026: Shock and concern have spread through a central neighborhood of Heraklion, Crete, after the body of a 56‑year‑old Canadian woman was discovered inside an abandoned […]
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Newsflash from Sunday, 28 December 2025: Tragedy in Agios Nikolaos marina: 72-year-old German man found dead in the water Early on Sunday morning, a tragic incident occurred in Agios Nikolaos
Newsflash from Tuesday, December 2025: A passionate nature lover, hiker, and climber lost his life after a prolonged and challenging rescue mission in the rugged Asterousia Mountains of Crete. The
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Newsflash from Tuesday, 28 October 2025: A tragic incident unfolded on Monday morning, October 27, on the beach of Agia Fotia in Ierapetra, Crete, when a 50-year-old German tourist lost
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Newsflash from Wednesday, 22 October 2025: A 70-year-old Austrian man tragically drowned at Agioi Apostoloi Beach in Chania. Despite immediate rescue efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. A
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Newsflash from Saturday, 11 October 2025: A tragic incident occurred in Sitia, Crete, where a 74-year-old Swiss tourist was found dead in his hotel room on Friday morning. According to
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Newsflash from Friday, 10 October 2025: German Tourist Dies on Beach, Son Hospitalized After Dramatic Rescue A heartbreaking incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon, October 9, on a beach in Chania,
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Newsflash from Sunday, 5 October 2025. A tragic incident has cast a shadow over the popular resort area of Stalis in Crete, where a 60-year-old German tourist was found dead
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
Drowning is still a major cause of accidental deaths across Europe. It’s especially a problem in countries with long coastlines and busy tourist spots. Even though there’s been a small
Despite constant warnings, four people drowned and numerous others were rescued within 24 hours on the beaches of Crete. Overview of the situation on Crete’s beaches Two people—aged 94 and
A serious traffic accident shook Hersonissos yesterday. A tourist lost their life on a busy stretch of road near the town center. Locals say the intersection has always been risky.
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Drowning incidents in Greece, the main cause of drowning accidents, and the crucial role of lifeguards in three recent incidents in Crete. Water Safety Situation in Greece Greece has one
Rescues of tourists from gorges and trails are now part of everyday life, especially in summer months. More casualties during hikes than in traffic accidents in Crete The Crete Fire
Over 100 rescue operations for tourists in Crete every year read more »
A devastating 24 hours on Crete, as four people lost their lives on the beaches of Crete. Four people lost their lives on the beaches of Crete in just one
Austrian tourist dies in the Patsou Gorge, body of Israeli author found by the sea, fainting spell in the heat on the way to Balos Beach: tips on how to
In the prefecture of Chania, a French woman dies near Balos and an Austrian woman near Georgioupolis. Tourist dies on her way to Balos Beach Two female tourists had their
