Iraklio

25-Year-Old Man Hospitalized After Self-Immolation in Crete

A 25-year-old man in Crete is in critical condition after setting himself on fire. Quick actions by passersby helped extinguish…

3 months ago

Arson Suspected in Crete Garbage Truck Fire

An apparent arson attack in Iraklio, Crete has crippled waste management services in the Malevizi municipality. Eight garbage trucks were…

4 months ago

Two Arrested for Brutal Assault of Greek-Canadian Tourist in Crete

Two men have been arrested in connection with the violent assault on Greek-Canadian Emmanuel Kakoulakis in Iraklio, Crete. The suspects,…

5 months ago

4.3 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Off Crete Coast

A mild earthquake measuring 4.3 in magnitude was recorded off the coast of Iraklio, Crete, early Tuesday morning, according to…

5 months ago

Greece Battles Wildfires, 32 Incidents Prompt Rapid Response

Greek firefighting forces successfully tackled 32 wildfires across the country, with 11 requiring aerial support to prevent their spread towards…

6 months ago

Kos, Chios, and Geraki Fires Extinguished; High Fire Risk Anticipated for Wednesday

Firefighters extinguished fires on Kos, Chios, and in Geraki, Crete, but remain vigilant.

7 months ago

High Ferry Ticket Prices Remain a Barrier for Greek Island Travel

High operational and salary costs are driving up ferry ticket prices in Greece. A family of four faces steep fares,…

8 months ago

Celestyal Cruises swaps Israeli port for Crete

Following the recent events in Israel, Celestyal Cruises has announced it is pausing its calls at Ashdod port for the…

1 year ago

Aegean Airlines collaborates with Emirates on domestic, international flights

Aegean Airlines and Emirates announced a collaboration on Wednesday that will allow their passengers to fly to eight destinations in…

2 years ago

Arrests at Cretan airports over use of fake travel documents

Twenty-four foreign nationals have been arrested this month for possessing forged travel documents at the international airports of Iraklio and…

3 years ago

Sky Express to launch Volos-Iraklio flights

Greek air carrier Sky Express will as of Tuesday, June 15 offer a new and highly promising flight service connecting…

4 years ago

Famous archaeologist Sinclair Hood passes away aged 103

Martin Sinclair Frankland Hood, generally known as Sinclair Hood, passed away on Monday, aged 103. He was one of the…

4 years ago

Crete named one of the World’s Top 5 Travel Destinations

Crete has been named one of the world's top 5 travel destinations at the TripAdvisor’s Travellers Choice Awards. According to…

6 years ago

Greek airport passenger traffic has a “historic” increase in 2018

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA)  has announced a 10.1 percent increase in passenger traffic at Greek airports in the 11-month…

6 years ago