82-year-old arrested for setting fire near Rethymno
To Vima — An 82-year-old farmer has been arrested for intentionally setting fire to a pasture at Harkia near Rethymno on Tuesday. The man will […]
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Tax planned on Airbnb-style rentals
eKathimerini — The government will impose a tax targeting peer-to-peer property rentals in unlicensed accommodation through a bill that the Tourism Ministry is preparing in […]
Russia’s refusal to attend Orthodox Council shows rift
eKathimerini — The rift between Orthodox churches was confirmed Monday when the Russian Patriarchate decided not to take part in the Holy and Great Council […]
Strong winds fan Crete forest fire
eKathimerini — Firemen on the island of Crete battled a blaze near the ruins of the prehistoric palace of Knossos, close to the port city […]
Coast Guard scrambles to save 200 migrants after boat founders off Crete
eKathimerini — A large rescue operation was under way on Monday to save around 200 undocumented migrants from a smuggling boat that issued a distress […]
Crete: Local Medical Association calls for punishment of Vet who treats humans due to staff shortage in hospitals
KeeptalkingGreece.com — The Medical Association of Lasithi calls for the punishment of Michalis Spyridakis, a veterinarian who selflessly offered medical help to citizens due to […]
Chania art show helps those in need
Linda Talbot — The needy of Chania and Athens, including refugees, will be helped by proceeds from“Ideas Unlimited”, an exhibition of art by Hercules Papadakis, […]
Another death on the beach
A 70 year old British man was pulled unconscious out of the sea at Falassarna, Kissamos on Friday afternoon. An ambulance was called and the man […]
Calls for posponing Pan-Orthodox Council in Crete
Vatican Insider / Catholic Culture — As the historic day of the pan-Orthodox Council in Crete approaches, the likelihood of it being postponed seems increasingly […]
French tourist found dead in hotel pool in Ierapetra
ekathimerini –A 50-year-old French tourist who was vacationing in Ierapetra has been found dead in a swimming pool. Authorities were alerted early Thursday. The man […]
Court to hear appeal against luxury Crete resort proposals
travelmole.com –A court in Greece will hear an appeal against a UK tour operator’s plans to build a luxury resort in Crete early next month. […]
Police bust major arms dealing ring – 18 arrests in Chania and Komotini
To Vima — The Police authorities of Crete have dismantled a major arms dealing ring, which had systematically been importing and trading weapons and ammunition […]
Ryanair cuts checked in bag fees
Ryanair announced on Friday that it has cut its checked-in bag fees for 92% of its 116m customers, and simplified the number of bag fee options (from […]
Bulgarian Orthodox Church withdraws from Pan-Orthodox Council in Crete
The Sofia Globe –The governing body of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, the Holy Synod, signalled on June 1 its withdrawal from the Pan-Orthodox Council to […]
From tsikoudia to tequila – Minoan Earth launches Opundia Spirit
Minoan Earth an agricultural cooperative made of 117 members across Crete specialising in growing organic prickly pear, avocado and aloe is today launching its […]