BOAK highway to close daily near Xiropotamos bridge from September 7 to 12
Contractor AKTOR says the existing BOAK road will close for eight hours a day near the Xiropotamos bridge…
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Crete faces very high wildfire risk Monday, regional civil protection says
Crete's civil protection service says the island faces a category 4 "very high" wildfire risk on Monday, September…
Phaistos mayor joins Crete regional funding meeting on 2026-2030 development program
Phaistos Mayor Grigoris Nikolidakis joined other Eastern Crete mayors at a briefing on the Region of Crete's 2026-2030…
Crete forecast: highs near 35°C Sunday, winds up to 7 Beaufort in Aegean, EMY says
Crete is forecast to reach around 35°C on Sunday, September 6, with Aegean winds reaching up to 7…
Caldera Group to hold first charity color festival in Chania’s Gerani on September 9
Caldera Group will hold its first "CALDERA BOOM – Colors of Hope" charity color festival in Gerani, Chania,…
Malevizi Festival’s opening night draws large crowds in Gazi, mayor says
The 4th Malevizi Festival opened with a well-attended concert in Gazi, and organizers say Nefeli Fasouli and Panos…
German tour operators list Crete among top picks for autumn family holidays
Major German tour operators name Crete among value-for-money destinations for autumn 2026 family holidays, according to Flashnews.gr.
Crete forecast: clear skies and highs of 32°C expected Saturday, EMY says
Greece's National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies across Crete on Saturday, September 5, with temperatures reaching up…
Crete placed under ‘Red Code’ wildfire alert for Saturday, ministry says
Greece's Civil Protection ministry places Crete under a "Red Code" wildfire alert for Saturday, September 5, alongside Attica,…
Aivazovsky’s painting of Arkadi Monastery’s 1866 explosion returns to the site for the first time
Ivan Aivazovsky's painting of the Arkadi Monastery explosion is on display at the monastery itself for three months,…
Greece’s Civil Protection rates Crete at “very high” wildfire risk for Friday
Greece's Civil Protection has rated Crete at category 4, "very high," wildfire risk for Friday, September 4, its…
September offers Crete a quieter, cooler side of summer, feature says
A CretaOne feature says September combines warm seas, thinner crowds, cooler weather and grape harvest season across Crete.
More than 110 cruise ships dock at Chania’s ports, carrying 214,895 passengers
More than 110 cruise ships have called at ports in Chania, bringing a total of 214,895 passengers, Neakriti…
Crete faces category 4 ‘orange’ wildfire alert Friday, bans open fires in sensitive areas
Crete's Civil Protection has issued a category 4 wildfire alert for Friday, September 4, banning open fires and…
Anogeia’s Anyfantou festival returns for second year, September 5–13
The Anyfantou festival returns to Anogeia from September 5–13, 2026, with free admission to all events dedicated to…
Crete records three West Nile virus cases in Rethymno and Heraklion, EODY says
EODY reports three West Nile virus cases with neurological symptoms in Crete's Rethymno and Heraklion regional units as…
Crete’s south set to hit near 40°C on Thursday while north stays near 30°C, forecast shows
Crete faces a roughly 10-degree temperature gap on September 3, with the south nearing 40°C and the north…
Heraklion municipality outlines renovation plan for Karavolas coastal park
Heraklion's deputy mayor for technical works outlined plans to repair a footbridge, fountains, playgrounds and a dog park…
Fuel prices in Crete stay above €2 a liter as government extends diesel subsidy
Unleaded petrol across Crete's four prefectures remains above €2 a liter as Greece extends its diesel subsidy and…
Crete forecast: clear skies and northerly winds Wednesday, highs of 33°C
The National Weather Service forecasts generally clear skies over Crete on Wednesday, September 2, with north winds up…
Sea around Crete is often warmer in September than in June, NOAA data shows
Crete's sea temperature often peaks in September rather than June because water absorbs and releases heat far more…
Winged lions on Crete’s Venetian monuments symbolize St Mark and Venetian rule, historians say
The winged lion carved on Venetian-era monuments across Crete, including Koules fortress and Heraklion's Loggia, symbolized St Mark…
Ierapetra retailers report 30% drop in summer sales as discount period ends
Ierapetra merchants say turnover fell roughly 30% this summer, even after Greece's 50-day discount period ended on August…
Goat herds invade Ancient Falasarna archaeological site in Chania, association says
The Friends of Ancient Falasarna Association says unsupervised goat herds enter the protected Chania site daily, damaging monuments…
Crete bans swimming and boat access near Dia island from Wednesday
Heraklion's port authority bans swimming, boat approach and anchoring within 1.5 nautical miles of Dia island from Wednesday…
Symposium International dance festival brings over 400 dancers to Heraklion and Chania September 4-7
The 3rd Symposium International dance festival runs September 4-7 in Heraklion and Chania, featuring over 400 dancers from…