Heraklion Airport: “Take-off” with almost 5 million passengers in the first half of the year – Who are the “champions” in arrivals
HERAKLION: Heraklion Airport continues to move on a growth trajectory, with international passenger traffic being the main driver of the impressive increase recorded in the first half of 2026. Heraklion Airport “Nikos Kazantzakis” remains on an upward trajectory , with data for June and the first half of 2026 confirming Crete’s potential as one of the country’s […]
The great Cretan wine festival in Rethymno
The event will take place on Wednesday, July 1, at the iconic Fortezza Fortress. The Winemakers Network of Crete (Wines of Crete), the Municipality of Rethymno & the Region of Crete, are organizing for the fifth consecutive year the Cretan wine exhibition Wines@Fortezza 2026, which will take place on Wednesday, July 1, at the emblematic […]
Stavroula Leventaki was found buried in a field – The 43-year-old tenant confessed
CHANIA: The body was found in an advanced state of decomposition about five kilometers from the house. Finally, it seems to be entering the thriller of the disappearance of Stavroula Leventaki in Chania , as the 43-year-old North Macedonian national, who was renting the 46-year-old woman’s house, has allegedly confessed to her murder. According to initial information, […]
A double earthquake “shook” Crete – The strongest tremor measured 5.3 on the Richter scale
Chania: Two consecutive earthquakes were felt in many areas of Crete, especially in Rethymno and Chania, which occurred within a short period of time, in a marine area very close to Gavdos. According to the Geodynamic Institute, the first earthquake had a magnitude of 4.6 on the Richter scale and occurred shortly after 12:30 noon, 5 km northeast […]
They went for a swim and were swept away by the waves – Two swimmers in Hersonissos rescued
The two French swimmers were swept away by the waves and were located in time by a coast guard boat, which transported them safely to shore. A near tragedy occurred on Friday afternoon, on a beach in Hersonissos, when two French swimmers, aged 30 and 37, were swept away by the waves and were unable […]
Tragedy in Crete: 17-year-old tourist drowns after ignoring red flag
What happened with the strong winds at Kladissos beach on Friday afternoon? The lifeguard’s efforts at Kladissos beach on Friday afternoon were titanic, in order to save two foreign minors who did not comply with the instructions and the red flag and entered the sea. The lifeguard, as soon as he saw that they were […]
ELSTAT: An 8.4% increase was recorded in February in the number of visitors to the country’s museums
An 8.4% increase was recorded in February this year in the number of visitors to the country’s museums, as well as 16.3% in free-entry visitors and 56.8% in collections. In the first two months, there was a 5.8% increase in museum visitors, a 10.6% increase in free-admission visitors and a 59.1% increase in receipts. Also […]
Samaria Gorge: Recommendations to visitors due to strong winds – What will apply on Thursday
OFYPEKA recommends special caution to visitors to the Samaria National Park on Thursday, June 18, 2026 due to a forecast of intense instability and strong gusts of wind in the area. The Natural Environment and Climate Change Organization is advising visitors to the Samaria National Park to exercise increased caution due to the weather conditions predicted for […]
Heraklion: “Green light” for beaches – All coasts suitable for swimming
Heraklion: “Green light” for beaches – All coasts suitable for swimming Heraklion:All beaches in the Heraklion Regional Unit are deemed suitable for swimming after exhaustive health checks and microbiological analyses carried out by the competent services. All marine areas of the Heraklion Regional Unit are considered suitable for swimming , both on the northern and southern coasts, […]
Free events with the vineyards in Venerato as a backdrop
On Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 2026, a two-day Cultural Festival dedicated to music and the Cretan Vineyard will take place at Akra Square in Venerato, Heraklion Prefecture. With admission, the tasting is free for the public. Venerato, which is a region with a great tradition and deep roots in viticulture and wine production, […]