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4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off the Coast of Crete

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake occurred on the evening of Sunday, December 22, 2024, off the coast of Crete. According to…

23 December 2024

Greece Braces for Cold Snap and Severe Weather This Christmas

Attica and Thessaloniki are preparing for rain and possible thunderstorms as Greece faces a cold and stormy Christmas. A major…

22 December 2024

The Greek Christmas Boat: A Maritime Tradition

More than just decorations, the "karavakia" – small decorated boats – are a powerful symbol of Greek maritime heritage and…

22 December 2024

French Meridiam Acquires 49.9% Stake in the Great Sea Interconnector Project

Meridiam SAS, a French infrastructure investment firm, is acquiring a 49.9% stake in the €1.9 billion Great Sea Interconnector (GSI)…

20 December 2024

Tragedy in Crete: Frenchman Charged with Manslaughter in Death of 36-Year-Old Woman

A tragic incident in Crete, has left a 36-year-old woman dead after being struck by a vehicle driven by a…

19 December 2024

Cretans dance syrtos outside Hagia Sophia - Watch the video

The video was first posted on Instagram by the lyra player from Rethymno, Giannis Giannakakis. Giannis Giannakakis posted a video…

18 December 2024

Updated Minimum Bank Statement Requirement for Greece Schengen Visa

Individuals planning to visit Greece must obtain a Schengen visa, which permits travel within the Schengen Area for up to…

18 December 2024

The Transfer of the Holy Relics of the Four New Martyrs of Rethymno to Melbourne

The Holy Archdiocese of Australia has issued an official announcement regarding transferring the holy relics of the Four New Martyrs…

18 December 2024

Two additional migrant bodies discovered following Gavdos island shipwreck

Two more migrant bodies have been recovered following a tragic shipwreck near Gavdos island, raising the death toll to seven.…

17 December 2024

Dramatic Rise in Domestic Violence Complaints in Crete: Over 127 Cases Reported Monthly

Crete has reported a significant surge in domestic violence cases, with over 1,151 incidents recorded between January and September 2024—averaging…

17 December 2024

Five Migrants Dead, Dozens Missing in Multiple Rescue Operations Near Crete

At least five migrants have died, dozens are missing, and over 200 have been rescued in a series of operations…

16 December 2024

Breakthrough in 15-Year-Old Cold Case: Suspect to Be Charged in Death of British Tourist

A 15-year-old cold case in Crete may finally be solved, as Greek police are set to charge a suspect in…

16 December 2024

Five bodies were retrieved from the water. Survivors have said that dozens of others were in the same boat.

At least five migrants have died, with many more missing, as rescue operations continue off the coast of Crete. The…

15 December 2024

Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boat Sinks Off Crete: One Dead, 40 Missing, 39 Rescued

A tragic incident occurred late Saturday when a migrant boat sank off the coast of Crete, resulting in the death…

14 December 2024

Weather Shift: North Winds and Anticyclone Bring Rain, Snow, and Temperature Drops Across Greece

Greece is set for a dramatic weather shift as cold north winds and a massive anticyclone bring rain, snow, and…

13 December 2024

Greece Shines on the Global Culinary Stage: A TasteAtlas Triumph

Greece has once again proven its culinary prowess, with several regions ranking among the top food destinations globally. The Peloponnese,…

13 December 2024

Minor 4.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Crete, No Damage Reported

A 4.0-magnitude earthquake rattled Crete on Wednesday morning without causing any immediate damage. Occurring southeast of Zakros at a depth…

11 December 2024

Two Earthquakes Strike Off Crete's Coast

A new earthquake struck off the coast of Crete, measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale. According to the Geodynamic Institute,…

8 December 2024

The Cretan Village That Made it to the World's Top 55

Anogeia, a village in Crete, has been recognized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization as one of the World's…

7 December 2024

November Temperatures in Greece Fell Slightly Below Seasonal Norms

November 2024 brought cooler-than-average temperatures to Greece, with maximum daily temperatures slightly below seasonal norms in most regions. The Aegean…

5 December 2024

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