Chania and Rethymno close schools Thursday as severe storms approach
Schools in the Chania and Rethymno regional units will stay closed Thursday, October 1, 2026, as authorities warn…
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Heraklion’s ‘Summer 2026’ festival closes with 146 events and 82 film screenings
The Municipality of Heraklion's "Heraklion – Summer" festival ran from June 22 to September 27, staging 146 cultural…
Crete braces for isolated storms and near gale-force winds on Wednesday, EMY says
EMY forecasts unsettled weather for Crete on Wednesday, September 30, with isolated storms, strong northerly winds and a…
Coast Guard rescue operation under way for 35 migrants off south Heraklion
Port authorities in Kokkinos Pyrgos are handling a rescue operation for 35 migrants, including five women, off south…
Heraklion museum opens new cartography exhibition
The Heraklion Archaeological Museum opened a new temporary exhibition on the history of cartography on Tuesday, September 29,…
Researchers find 8.5-million-year-old rhino skull in Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark
A University of Patras team unearthed an 8.5-million-year-old rhino skull in the Sitia UNESCO Global Geopark, identifying it…
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…
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…