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, […]
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 […]
Tragedy in Kalavryta: 55-year-old Briton took his wife to the hospital and collapsed
A tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon in the area of Kalavryta, with a 55-year-old tourist breathing his last in the hospital in the area, which he had visited to transport his wife. In detail, the victim, originally from Britain, was with his wife on vacation in the area, when the latter felt unwell, with the 55-year-old taking […]
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 […]
Weather: Summer “invasion” from the first day of June – Rising temperatures and sunshine throughout the country
Clear weather, rising temperatures and ideal conditions for excursions compose the scene for the next few days. Sunshine dominates in Crete, while high temperatures will persist almost all week Summer conditions and rising temperatures will prevail during the Holy Spirit weekend and the first days of June, with the weather remaining generally clear in most areas of the country. Despite […]
Last bell for high schools today – When do the entrance exams start?
Until when will primary schools and kindergartens continue to operate? CREECE: The last bell will ring today, Wednesday, in the Territory’s high schools , signaling the end of classes and the beginning of the exam period. Specifically, the promotional exams for the 1st and 2nd grades of High School will be held from Tuesday, June 2, 2026 to […]