Crete braces for rain, storms and gale-force northerly winds from Wednesday
Forecasters expect rain, scattered storms and northerly winds up to 9 Beaufort to hit Crete from Wednesday through…
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Officials meet at Pankritio Stadium to plan security and traffic for 47th Rally of Crete
Regional and municipal officials met in Heraklion to coordinate security, traffic and cleanup plans for the 47th Rally…
OFYPEKA asks Chania to run Samaria Gorge operations
OFYPEKA has asked the Regional Unit of Chania to take over Samaria Gorge's operation as a visitor site,…
Chania’s Traditional Strata concludes 2026 season with music and awards at Venetian Harbour
Chania's Traditional Strata closed its 2026 run at the Venetian Harbour with a musical performance and awards for…
Cruise ship Sun Princess brings 4,347 passengers to Souda, Chania
The cruise ship Sun Princess docks at Souda on Tuesday morning with 4,347 passengers expected to tour Chania.
Crete braces for new storm system with heavy rain from Wednesday, forecasters say
Meteorologists forecast a new wave of storms and heavy rain hitting Crete from Wednesday, September 30, with Thursday…
Heraklion deputy mayor says 300 buildings are flagged as dangerous after debris falls onto streets
Heraklion's deputy mayor for urban planning says about 300 buildings in the city are listed as dangerous, after…
First Pan-Cretan home and construction expo set for Agios Nikolaos in October
Home Expo Crete, the first Pan-Cretan Home & Construction Exhibition, runs October 16-18 at Agios Nikolaos Marina, with…
Samaria Gorge stays closed Monday as rain forecast exceeds safety limits
OFYPEKA closed Samaria Gorge from both entrances on Monday, September 28, 2026, citing forecast rainfall above approved safety…
Greece forecasts new storms and winds up to 8 Beaufort from Wednesday, with Crete expecting the heaviest rain
Forecasters say rain, storms and winds up to 8 Beaufort will hit Greece from Wednesday, with Crete expected…
Region of Crete approves proposal for tourism promotion film shot on the island
Crete's Regional Committee approved a €119,600 proposal to fund a feature film shot on the island to promote…
Region of Crete to present second Autumn Choral Meeting in Rethymno on September 30
The Region of Crete will host the second Autumn Choral Meeting with three Rethymno-area choirs and their women…
Chinese ambassador leads delegation to Heraklion for talks with Crete governor on tourism and investment
China's ambassador to Greece, Fang Qiu, led a multi-member delegation to Heraklion for talks with Crete's governor on…
Samaria Gorge stays closed Sunday, September 27, as rain forecast reaches 16mm
OFYPEKA keeps Samaria Gorge shut from both entrances on Sunday, September 27, citing rain forecasts that exceed approved…
EMY issues orange warning for Crete as storms and heavy rain hit Greece
The Hellenic National Meteorological Service has updated its emergency bulletin, adding an orange warning for western Crete amid…
Crete’s terrain and climate produce ten unusual natural phenomena, site reports
Cretaone catalogs ten uncommon natural phenomena recorded on Crete, from glowing seas to waterspouts and Saharan dust skies.
Sisi harbor hosts World Tourism Day event dedicated to Cretan gastronomy
Agios Nikolaos municipality and the Sisi Development Association held a World Tourism Day event at Sisi harbor on…
Storms and cooler weather set to reach Crete this weekend, forecaster says
Meteorologist Sakis Arnaoutoglou forecasts storms sweeping across Greece from Friday, with rain reaching western Crete and showers expected…
More than 1,700 tourists arrive in Souda aboard cruise ship Marella Discovery
The Marella Discovery cruise ship brought more than 1,700 tourists to Souda port in Chania on Friday morning.
Eight Crete hotels receive “Turtle-Friendly Hotel” certification in Chania and Rethymno ceremonies
Eight hotels in Chania and Rethymno received "Turtle-Friendly Hotel" certification under the TUI Turtle Aid Greece program with…
Agios Nikolaos hosts Cretan Cooking Festival 2026, drawing over 2,500 visitors
Agios Nikolaos's Cretan Cooking Festival 2026 drew more than 2,500 visitors to the harbour on September 24, with…
Chania’s traditional Strata closes Monday with award ceremony at Venetian Harbour
The Municipality of Chania closes its 2026 Traditional Strata on September 28 with an awards ceremony at the…
Samaria Gorge stays closed Friday as forecast rain again exceeds safety limits
OFYPEKA keeps Samaria Gorge closed at both entrances on Friday, September 25, after EMY forecast rain above approved…
Samaria Gorge stays closed Friday as OFYPEKA cites rain forecast exceeding safety limits
OFYPEKA says the Samaria Gorge will remain closed to visitors from both entrances on Friday, September 25, 2026,…
Five ancient Cretan artifacts return from US after 60 years
Two helmets and three mitrai looted from a 1964 illegal excavation near Heraklion are repatriated from the US…
Agios Nikolaos to hold World Tourism Day tribute event in Elounda
The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos will hold a World Tourism Day event in Elounda on September 25, 2026,…