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The Siege of Candia stands as one of the longest and most grueling conflicts in history not only of Greece but the world.
News Greece » Crete: Why your search for a premium all-inclusive paradise leads to Crete
LUXME White is the flagship hotel in Grecotel’s LUX®ME Edition of premium resorts, distinguished by their enviable seafront locations, standout accommodation, and impeccable service. The collection ...
News Greece » Crete: 'It's hard to breathe': Crete wrapped in red veil as sand storm hits Greece
The island of Crete was wrapped in an eerie red veil on Wednesday, April 1, as a powerful dust storm kicked sand from the Sahara toward Greece. Frank Regan’s footage, captured in Hersonissos between 2 ...
News Greece » Crete: Storm Erminio kills man as dust cloud plunges Crete into chaos with planes grounded
A man has died after being swept away by floodwater near Athens as Greece is pummelled by the volatile Storm Erminio, bringing gale‑force winds, torrential rain and a choking cloud of Saharan dust.
News Greece » Crete: Essential places to visit across Crete
Explore the top 10 places to visit in Crete with this Greece travel guide, created to give viewers an accessible look at the island’s most notable destinations. The video presents a straightforward ...
News Greece » Crete: Exploring Crete: Your Ultimate Guide from Ancient Knossos to Stunning Balos Lagoon
Crete, Greece’s largest island, is known for its historical sites, stunning scenery and local culture. Its incredible history has been shaped by civilizations dating back to the Minoans, Venetians, ...
News Greece » Crete: More than 300 migrants rescued off Crete, Greek officials say
Greek authorities have rescued over 300 migrants coming mainly from Bangladesh, Egypt, Yemen and Sudan over the last two days, officials said.
News Greece » Crete: Saharan Dust Storm Turns Greece’s Crete Island Orange, Flights Disrupted
A massive Saharan dust storm has swept across parts of southern Europe and North Africa, turning skies a vivid orange over Crete and disrupting daily life. In the city of Heraklion, low visibility ...
News Greece » Crete: Greece now interconnected with Crete via 1 GW transmission line
Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) has revealed that a new grid line linking mainland Greece to Crete began operating on May 24. The line consists of two 500 kV direct current (DC ...
News Greece » Crete: Hotels and homes evacuated on Greek island of Crete as wildfire burns out of control
ATHENS, Greece — Firefighters were struggling Thursday to bring a major wildfire on Greece's southern island of Crete under control, hampered by gale force winds whipping up the flames. Thousands of ...
News Greece » Crete: Here’s Where Wealthy Travelers Are Actually Headed in Greece
These four destinations show what true Greek luxury can look like, from uncrowded coastlines to mountain retreats and access to philosopher sessions.
News Greece » Crete: Crete-Greece subsea link secures €250 million of EU funds
The electricity interconnection between mainland Greece and the nation's largest island, Crete, includes two subsea 500 kv DC cables, 335 km in length, laid at depths of up to 1,200 meters on the ...