Trump: “I signed the deal” with Iran
US President Donald Trump announced that he had “signed the deal” with Iran, assuring that Tehran “will not acquire nuclear weapons” and the Strait of Hormuz “will be fully open on Friday.” “It’s important that oil is falling and stocks are rising,” was one of his first comments after it became known that the memorandum […]
Tons of fake extra virgin olive oil: a massive €3 million fraud.
The Guardia di Finanza uncovered an international trafficking operation in counterfeit oil between Albania and Algeria. Nine people in Puglia, Sicily, and Tuscany are under investigation. A three million euro illicit business based on the systematic counterfeiting of olive oil . This is what emerged from the complex investigation coordinated by the Lecce Public Prosecutor’s Office and conducted by […]
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 […]