Forecast models track possible Mediterranean cyclone that could track toward Crete
Forecasters are watching a low-pressure system forming in the southwest Ionian Sea that some models say could develop…
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Lifeguard rescues child caught in current at Mononaftis beach in Heraklion
A lifeguard rescued a child swept toward rocks by a current at Mononaftis beach in Heraklion on Sunday,…
Chapel of Agios Paisios sits atop rock above Damnoni in south Rethymno
A stone chapel built by the Mastrantonakis family stands on a rock above Damnoni in south Rethymno, holding…
BOAK to close for four days between Neapoli and Agios Nikolaos from September 17
The BOAK highway will shut between Neapoli and Agios Nikolaos from 6am on September 17 to 6am on…
European “All Crete Blue-Green” program brings free sport and wellness events to Chania and Heraklion
Free talks, workshops and outdoor exercise events for the "All Crete Blue-Green" program run in Chania and Heraklion,…
Crete forecast: highs of 33°C Saturday as winds reach 5 Beaufort, Saharan dust returns
Meteo.gr forecasts highs of up to 33°C in Crete on Saturday, September 12, with winds up to 5…
Crete ranks among top destinations for Israeli travelers as Ben Gurion traffic rises 20% in August
Israel's Airports Authority says Crete is among the most popular destinations for Israeli travelers, as Ben Gurion Airport…
South Crete logs second-windiest summer in 13 years, with gusts reaching 114 km/h
South Crete had its second-windiest summer in 13 years in 2026, with a record gust of 114 km/h…
Chania airport passenger traffic tops 3.1 million so far in 2026
Chania's "Ioannis Daskalogiannis" airport recorded 3.18 million passengers from January through August 2026, up from 2.93 million a…
Thousands of pink jellyfish swarm Agios Georgios bay off Dia island near Heraklion
Thousands of pink jellyfish have gathered in the Agios Georgios bay on Dia island near Heraklion, making swimming…
Study finds western Crete gets far more rainfall than the east, shaping the island’s landscape
An analysis of 54 weather stations across Crete from 1948 to 2012 found western Crete received about 450mm…
Heraklion and Lasithi placed under yellow wildfire alert for Friday, civil protection says
Greece's Civil Protection placed Heraklion and Lasithi under a level 3 yellow wildfire alert for Friday, September 11,…
Crete to avoid weekend rain shift as heat persists through Saturday, forecast shows
Crete is forecast to stay largely clear and warm through the weekend even as rain, storms and cooler…
MEDUSA 2026 military exercise begins near Crete with Greece, Egypt and Cyprus
The MEDUSA 15/2026 exercise began near Crete on September 10, running through September 19 with forces from Greece,…
Fire service carries out two rescue operations for injured tourists in Chania and Rethymno
Greece's Fire Service mounted two separate rescue operations on Thursday for tourists injured in Kissamos and near Agios…
Crete forecast: clear skies and highs of 30°C expected Thursday, EMY says
Crete will see clear skies and temperatures between 22 and 30°C on Thursday, September 10, Greece's National Meteorological…
Crete faces uneven overtourism pressure as arrivals hit record highs, regional data shows
Crete's tourism observatory says overtourism pressure is concentrated in specific areas and summer months, even as visitor arrivals…
Cretan Hospitality Association holds tourism planning meeting in Ierapetra
The Association of Cretan Hospitality met with local and regional officials in Ierapetra to discuss the area's tourism…
Crete’s tourist bus owners hold two-day mobilization over fuel costs
Tourist bus owners in Crete began a two-day mobilization on September 10, demanding government support and a "fuel…
Strong wind gusts exceed 100 km/h in Crete’s Lasithi and Rethymno regions
Gusts topped 100 km/h in Lasithi and Rethymno on September 8, with the strongest reading at 106 km/h…
KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi warns passengers of bus delays due to BOAK roadworks
KTEL Heraklion-Lasithi says ongoing roadworks on the BOAK highway may delay bus schedules and advises passengers to allow…
Greece’s temperatures rise again before autumn shift arrives next week, forecaster says
Temperatures dip until midweek, rise again from Friday, then a more organized autumn shift with rain is expected…
5th Mellon Run returns to Faneromeni on October 11, benefiting disability association
The 5th Mellon Run charity race returns to Faneromeni on October 11, with proceeds benefiting the Association for…
ECMWF trend points to milder cooling for Crete than mainland Greece, meteorologist says
A new ECMWF 15-day trend shows gradual cooling across Greece, but meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas says Crete and the…
Chania cruise ports report 214,895 passengers through August, port fund says
Chania's Souda and Venetian Harbour ports logged 118 cruise ship calls and 214,895 passengers by August 31, port…
Nea Chora sardine festival draws large crowds to Chania for 31st year
Chania's Nea Chora seafront hosted its 31st annual sardine festival on Monday evening, drawing large crowds to the…