Heraklion airport land redevelopment moves to next phase as tender for business plan nears
Greece's National Development Fund is expected to launch a tender for a business plan study on redeveloping the…
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Crete forecast: clear skies with local clouds Thursday, highs of 23-24°C
The National Meteorological Service forecasts generally clear weather for Crete on Thursday, September 24, with highs of 23-24°C.
Samaria Gorge closes Thursday, September 24, as EMY forecasts heavy rain
Samaria Gorge will stay shut from both entrances on Thursday, September 24, as OFYPEKA cites an EMY forecast…
Coast Guard rescues 36 migrants from boat south of Ierapetra
The Coast Guard rescued 36 migrants from a boat 40 nautical miles south of Ierapetra and brought them…
SUP World Cup racing resumes in Agios Nikolaos with 100m sprint events
The SUP World Cup in Agios Nikolaos resumed Tuesday with 100m sprint races after a rest day, drawing…
Anogeia hosts Euracademy’s 23rd Summer Academy on protected areas and rural development
Anogeia hosted Euracademy's 23rd Summer Academy from September 16-20, focusing on protected areas and sustainable rural development.
Chania holds commemorative events marking 104 years since the Asia Minor Catastrophe
Chania held memorial events on September 20 marking 104 years since the Asia Minor Catastrophe, led by Metropolitan…
Five waterspouts form simultaneously off Corfu, video shows
At least five waterspouts formed at the same time off Corfu on Tuesday morning, footage shared by weather…
Autumn weather brings showers and falling temperatures to Crete
Heavy showers and a drop in temperature hit northern Crete on Wednesday morning, with no problems reported so…
Lato archaeological site adds self-guided digital audio tour
New signs at the Lato archaeological site near Agios Nikolaos let visitors access a digital audio guide by…
Platanias hosts 16th “Earth – Culture – Tourism” festival on September 27
The Municipality of Platanias will hold its 16th "Earth – Culture – Tourism" Festival on September 27, 2026,…
Samaria Gorge to stay closed Wednesday, September 23, as heavy rain forecast continues
OFYPEKA will keep Samaria Gorge closed at both entrances on Wednesday, September 23, citing rainfall forecasts above the…
Gavdos hosts third international Smart Islands conference on small-island sustainability
Gavdos hosts the two-day 3rd international Smart Islands conference on September 22-23, addressing sustainable development of small islands.
OFYPEKA closes Samaria Gorge Tuesday, September 22, over heavy rain forecast
OFYPEKA closed Samaria Gorge on Tuesday, September 22, after forecasters predicted rainfall exceeding safety limits for the park.
Sitia wildfire burns over 2,500 stremmata, fire crews remain on alert
A wildfire near Sitia has burned more than 2,500 stremmata of land, and fire crews remain on site…
DiscoverEU opens October 2026 application round for free European travel passes for young people
DiscoverEU's next round accepts applications from October 1-15, 2026, offering 18-year-olds free travel passes to explore Europe.
Free entry to museums, archaeological sites and monuments in Greece this weekend
State museums, archaeological sites and monuments in Greece offer free entry on September 26-27, 2026, the culture ministry…
Paddle Europe SUP Championships concludes in Agios Nikolaos with 14km long-distance race
Paddle Europe SUP Championships wrapped up in Agios Nikolaos on Sunday with a 14km race drawing over 160…
Aegean Airlines named Europe’s best regional airline for 15th consecutive year
Aegean Airlines won "Best Regional Airline in Europe" at the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the 15th…
Samaria Gorge closes Tuesday, September 22, as heavy rain forecast
OFYPEKA has closed the Samaria Gorge at both entrances for Tuesday, September 22, citing an EMY forecast of…
Chersonisos municipality holds week of “Days of Tourism” events from September 22
The Municipality of Chersonisos will host "Days of Tourism 2026" events across five communities from September 22-28.
Mauve jellyfish swarm Heraklion coast from Palaiokastro to Ammoudara, resident says
Mauve stinger jellyfish have filled the sea from Pantanassa to Ammoudara near Heraklion, a local swimmer reports.
Crete forecast: highs of 31°C Monday as winds reach 5 Beaufort
Crete will see temperatures up to 31°C and winds up to 5 Beaufort on Monday, September 21, according…
Sitia wildfire eases after ‘unprecedented’ fire brigade mobilization, mayor says
Sitia's mayor says a large wildfire near Rousa Ekklisia is in remission after an extensive firefighting operation and…
Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving 2026 concludes Sunday with finals and evening show
Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving 2026 holds its final rounds at Lake Voulismeni on Sunday, followed by awards, a…
Crete stays hot with highs of 32°C on Sunday, forecaster says
Crete remains among Greece's hottest regions on Sunday, September 20, with highs near 32°C and mostly sunny skies,…