A 55-year-old man accused of abusing his dog in Chania earlier this week, turned himself into police on Thursday. In his backyard, the man tied up his dog and cut its testicles…
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New interpretive panels have been revealed at the 42nd Street Memorial in Tsikalaria, Chania, telling the moving and inspiring story of the battle that unfolded on that site on the 27th May,…
Greece has extended measures to fight Covid-19 for another week, until October 12. The announcement was made by Deputy Civil Protection and Crises Management Minister Nikos Hardalias. In the Attica Region, where accounts for…
Now in the hands of fourth generation of Iodanis’, people from all over Crete, and in fact the world, travel daily to visit the famous Iodanis Bougatsa shop.
The ancient Olive Tree of Vouves (Elia Vouvon) is located in the village of Ano Vouves on the island of Crete and is believed to be the oldest olive tree in the…
Hiding under a big hat, sunglasses and a mask, Jennifer Lopez secretly vacationed in Crete last week. According to exclusive information obtained by iefimerida.gr, the Latin American actress and musician arrived in…
Health Minister Vassilis Kikilias announced the installation of a Molecular Biology Analyser at Chania General Hospital ”St. George”, during his visit on the weekend, ANT1NEWS reported. “Chania is of strategic importance to…
Austrian Airlines has announced the launch of flights to a number of islands in Greece as of July. According to the company’s announcement, the airline will offer the following holiday charters: Chania,…
Greece’s largest carrier Aegean Airlines on Thursday announced further adjustments in its network for June, July and August 2020. The update follows the latest announcement from both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
On June 2, 1941, a brutal massacre took place in the village of Kondomari, 18km west of Chania. The Massacre of Kondomari was an execution of male civilians from the village of…
Greece’s largest carrier Aegean Airlines on Monday announced enhanced health and safety measures on all domestic and international flights, to protect in-flight personnel and passengers from COVID-19. “Having as absolute priority the…
Greece’s largest carrier Aegean Airlines said on Thursday it will gradually restart flights from Athens to some major European destinations by the end of May, ending the suspension prompted by the coronavirus…
Greek cities participated in “empty chairs”, a European event to protest the shutdown of restaurants and food places during the coronavirus pandemic and the economic repercussions on the sector, on Wednesday evening.…
Greek Olive oil brand Terra Creta has won two important accolades at the world-renowned Evooleum Awards 2020. The International Awards for the quality of extra virgin olive oil, The Evooleum Awards awarded…
A woman who was spotted swimming at the beach of Agioi Apostoloi in Chania, Crete, on Wednesday afternoon, has been fined for violating the restrictive measures implemented to curb the spread of…
The Theriso revolt (Επανάσταση του Θερίσου) was an insurrection that broke out in March 1905 against the government of Crete, then an autonomous state under Ottoman suzerainty. The revolt was led by…
Eleftherios Venizelos (Ελευθέριος Κυριάκου Βενιζέλος) has been named the most prominent politician in Greece’s modern history. Born on the 23rd of August 1864 in Chania, Crete he was the fifth child of Kyriakou Venizelou…
Greek Olive oil brand Terra Creta won the highest award “TOP10” at the ‘Experience the World of Olive Oil’ contest, which took place at the European Organic Exhibition in Germany. The evaluation…
Crete is set to become home to a new international airport, which will be Greece’s second-largest airport, after Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis laid the foundation stone at Kastelli, on Saturday. “This airport…
Greece’s property market is showing signs of a strong comeback with more and more foreign buyers searching to purchase holiday homes in lesser-known destinations besides popular Santorini, Paros, and Mykonos. According to the latest report…