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Three cruise ships bring thousands of passengers to Chania
Three cruise ships docked in Chania from the morning, bringing thousands of passengers ashore, Haniotika Nea reports.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
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Lasithi Plateau’s windmills were built to pump water for irrigation, not to grind grain, feature says
A CretaOne feature explains that the Lasithi Plateau's famous white-sailed windmills were wind-driven water pumps built for irrigation,…
Crete faces winds up to 8 Beaufort and rain through Thursday, EMY forecasts
EMY forecasts strengthening north winds reaching 7 to 8 Beaufort and local rain across Crete from Tuesday through…
Heraklion airport handles 60,000 passengers in one weekend
More than 60,000 passengers passed through Heraklion's Nikos Kazantzakis airport in one weekend, with over 300 flights in…
Greece’s weather turns autumnal from Sunday as rain and storms spread across several regions
Greece's weather turns more autumnal from Sunday, October 11, with rain and storms expected in several regions, strongest…
Magnitude 4 earthquake strikes sea area between Kasos and Crete
A magnitude 4 earthquake, described as weak, struck the sea area between Kasos and Crete at 1:33 a.m.,…
Crete accounts for two of Greece’s four most destructive wildfires this year, ministry data shows
Two wildfires in Rethymno's Agios Vasileios municipality burned about 50,000 stremmata in late July, among Greece's four most…
Crete to see highs near 27C Saturday with local rain in mountains, Meteo forecasts
Meteo forecasts highs of 27C in Crete on Saturday, October 10, with scattered mountain rain and winds up…
German tourist, 65, reported missing in Crete since September 27, family says
Thomas Bechert, a 65-year-old German tourist with serious health conditions, has been missing from Georgioupolis, Chania since September…
Traditional dishes keep Crete’s culinary heritage alive, feature says
A feature outlines how dakos, antikristo and other traditional Cretan dishes continue to reflect the island's seasonal, local-ingredient…
Agia Irini Gorge in Chania reopens Saturday after storm closure
Agia Irini Gorge in Selino reopens to visitors on Saturday, October 10, after closing due to heavy rain.
Hersonissos advances plans for new breakwater with marina and mega yacht berths
Hersonissos is developing plans for a new breakwater with a marina of at least 120 berths, including space…
Crete records Greece’s lowest temperatures on October 9, meteo.gr data shows
Crete recorded the country's lowest temperatures on October 9, with Tzermiado, Lasithi, dropping to 2.9°C, meteo.gr reports.
Heraklion grill house and winery host joint tasting event on October 16
Grill House Marnellos and Vergitsi Winery in Heraklion will host a joint tasting event on Friday, October 16,…
Kalo Chorio community leader asks Lasithi Bar Association to resolve beach ownership dispute blocking cleanup
Kalo Chorio's community president asks the Lasithi Bar Association to clarify who must clean storm debris from Agios…
Greece named world’s best country for 2026 by Condé Nast Traveller readers
Condé Nast Traveller readers ranked Greece the world's best country for 2026, giving it 98.14 out of 100…
Crete aims for network of more than 20 diving destinations within three years, engineer says
Crete could host more than 20 diving destinations within three years, as two parks are finished, two more…
Gastroenteritis cases rise in Chania and Rethymno as authorities investigate causes
Chaniotika Nea reports a rise in gastroenteritis cases in Chania and Rethymno, with an investigation under way into…
German tourist falls off cliff while hiking in Sfakia
A 68-year-old German tourist fell down a cliff while hiking near Marmara in Sfakia and was taken by…
Crete to see sunshine and warmth Thursday, with highs near 26C, EMY forecasts
EMY forecasts sunny skies across Crete on Thursday, October 8, with temperatures ranging from 11C to 26C.