Migrants arriving on Crete are eventually transferred to facilities in mainland Greece, ministry sources say
Heraklion: Transfers of migrants and refugees from Crete are being carried out to both closed and open accommodation facilities in mainland Greece, Migration and Asylum Ministry sources clarified on Thursday, following reactions from organizations and local authorities on the Aegean Islands.According to the same sources, any transfers to facilities on the Aegean islands are made […]
Chania: Missing Alert for 45-year-old Stavroula – Her details released Searches continue in Chania
A Missing Alert has been activated for the disappearance of 45-year-old Stavroula Leventaki from Chania, with “The Smile of the Child” warning that the woman’s life may be in immediate danger A Missing Alert has been issued for the disappearance of 45-year-old Stavroula Leventaki in Chania, whose traces have been lost since the end of […]
“Connect the South with Kastelli” – Mayors united for the Southern Road Axis of Crete
The mayors of Phaistos, Archanes – Asterousia, Gortys and Viannos unite their voices, calling for immediate planning, financing and a timetable for the Southern Road Axis, which they characterize as a key project for the development of the Cretan south Determined to keep the issue of the Southern Road Axis at the top of the […]
New path will connect Kourtaliotiko Gorge with Lake Preveli
Rethimnon: The need to create the route had already emerged from the joint working meetings of the two bodies, within the framework of planning for the protection and promotion of the area. Another important step for the protection, promotion and sustainable utilization of the unique natural wealth of the Municipality of Agios Vasilios was taken with the […]
Forced landing of an aircraft in Chania because a passenger made a fuss
An “EasyJet” aircraft made an emergency landing in Chania on Friday afternoon (29/5), due to a passenger who caused serious inconvenience during the flight. According to ERT, the flight had started from Glasgow to Uganda, but around 17:30 it was deemed necessary to head immediately to Chania International Airport “Ioannis Daskalogiannis”. The reason for the diversion of […]
Crete is a tourist shield: Record rise in Chania, strong increase in Heraklion while the country is in decline
Despite the decrease in international air arrivals at the country level, Crete continues to stand out, recording significant growth at Heraklion and Chania airports and confirming the dynamic and resilience of its tourism product. The tourism industry of Crete seems to be so strong that nothing can stop its upward trajectory, even if it is a war […]
Chania: Rescue of injured French hiker in the Agia Irini gorge
The injured Frenchman was successfully transported to a safe location, where he was picked up by an EKAB ambulance. An alarm was raised on Tuesday afternoon in Chania, specifically in the Agia Irini gorge, as a French hiker was seriously injured in the leg. According to information, the man, aged approximately 55-60, was reportedly with […]
Lasithi: They went fishing and found… sea mine – It is being examined whether it is Ukrainian war material
Citizens who had gone fishing in a rocky area in Agios Antonios, Lasithi, between Milatos and Elounda, were faced with an extremely dangerous find. The suspicious metal object they found turned out to be a sea mine! They located her in a rocky area of the beach and the authorities were immediately notified. Coast Guard […]
Amoudara: 27-year-old tourist hospitalized after serious skateboard accident – Her life is not in danger
HERAKLION: A serious electric scooter accident occurred in Ammoudara, with a woman of about 27 years old suffering serious head injuries after falling on the road. The injured woman was rushed to Venizelio Hospital, while the Police are investigating the case The 27-year-old tourist who was injured on Tuesday afternoon (26/5) in an electric scooter accident in Ammoudara, Malevizi Municipality , is […]
From Tobruk to Crete: They paid up to 14,000 dinars for the journey of terror – Two arrests
Two traffickers arrested after operations in Crete – Among them a 16-year-old Crete: Two incidents involving boats carrying a total of 104 foreigners mobilized the port authorities in Crete, with operations taking place south of Heraklion and in the area of Kali Limeni. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the Port Authorities of Kalamata and Ierapetra […]