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The challenges and opportunities facing Crete over the coming decades will take centre stage at the 7th World Congress of Cretans, to be held from Thursday, July 23 to Sunday, July 26, at the Orthodox ...
News Greece » Crete » Events: Shooting on Greek island of Crete leaves 2 dead, at least 6 injured
Two people have died and at least six others were injured on Saturday (November 1, 2025) in a shooting on the Greek island of Crete reportedly sparked by a long-standing family feud, authorities said.
News Greece » Crete » Events: Skies turn blood red over Crete after deadly Sahara dust storm blows in
Skies over the Greek island of Crete have turned blood red and flights arebeing diverted as a cloud of dust from the Sahara drifts over the region. Planes have been grounded at the island’s main ...
News Greece » Crete » Events: Over 600 migrants reach Crete in 24 hours amid route shift
More than 600 migrants arrived on Crete in 24 hours as smugglers shift routes from Libya. Greece saw 18% decline overall but Crete sees concentrated arrivals. More than 600 migrants arrived on Crete ...
News Greece » Crete » Events: Protesting Greek farmers force their way onto Crete airport tarmac, causing flight suspensions
The demonstrations on Monday are the latest escalation in protests over delays in the payment of EU-backed agricultural subsidies in the wake of a scandal which revealed fraudulent subsidy claims.
News Greece » Crete » Events: Wildfires on Greek island Crete force thousands to evacuate
Greek authorities ordered thousands to evacuate from different parts of the southern island of Crete, one of the country's most popular tourist spots, where wildfires burned uncontrollably on Thursday ...
News Greece » Crete » Events: Greece now interconnected with Crete via 1 GW transmission line
Greece now interconnected with Crete via 1 GW transmission line A 1 GW direct current (DC) transmission line linking mainland Greece to Crete has entered trial operation, with full commercial service ...