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Greek police dismantle antiquities smuggling ring on island of crete Greek Reporter13:29
Nearly 5,000 lightning strikes recorded since morning – Heavy rainfall in Crete and Rhodes Proto Thema News03:06
Weather: over 6,000 lightning bolts fell on Thursday – New round of rain and thunderstorms on Friday Proto Thema News18:34
Bad weather in Heraklion: Heavy rain and hail hit many areas of the prefecture – See videos and photos Proto Thema News18:34
How they dismantled the circuit of antiquities thieves in Crete – “Lambros”, the secret policeman and the appointment – … Proto Thema News18:34
The Tymbakion Shorts: How a heirloom uncovered a hidden chapter of ANZAC history The Greek Herald14:18

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Phaistos: The Palatial Mountain Fortress of Minoan Crete Greek Reporter07:04

In the last 2 hours

UK weather today: Sunday scorcher forecast as Britain will be hotter than sunny Crete The Mirror06:14

Yesterday

Nearly 5,000 lightning strikes recorded since morning – Heavy rainfall in Crete and Rhodes Proto Thema News03:06 26-Apr-25

Historic ties remembered as Greece’s Evzones march in Adelaide’s ANZAC Day parade The Greek Herald00:13 26-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

Dozens of antiquities seized in Crete smuggling raid, 6 arrests Keep Talking Greece18:09 25-Apr-25

Five Greek island getaways for food lovers Olive Magazine12:27 25-Apr-25

Knossos: 125 years since the excavations of Arthur Evans Tornos News22:00 24-Apr-25

Region of Crete | Connecting Minoan Palatial Centers with Archaeological Sites Tornos News21:50 24-Apr-25

New Luxury Arrival in Crete | JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa Opens on June 2 Tornos News21:01 24-Apr-25

Crete Area Medical Center names Julie Lacy new CEO News Channel Nebraska20:37 24-Apr-25

Archaeologists Uncover Unknown Minoan Ritual of Demolishing Tombs and Feasting Greek Reporter19:46 24-Apr-25

The Invisible Enemy Urges Lawmakers to Aid Vets Injured By Radiation, Toxins In the Line of Duty PRWeb (Press Release)19:05 24-Apr-25

Weather: over 6,000 lightning bolts fell on Thursday – New round of rain and thunderstorms on Friday Proto Thema News18:34 24-Apr-25

How they dismantled the circuit of antiquities thieves in Crete – “Lambros”, the secret policeman and the appointment – … Proto Thema News18:34 24-Apr-25

Bad weather in Heraklion: Heavy rain and hail hit many areas of the prefecture – See videos and photos Proto Thema News18:34 24-Apr-25

Public Service Director involved in major antiquities smuggling ring in Heraklion – Artifacts worth €3 million… Proto Thema News18:34 24-Apr-25

Greek Senior Public Servant Arrested in High Profile Antiquities Smuggling Case in Crete To Vima17:34 24-Apr-25

The Tymbakion Shorts: How a heirloom uncovered a hidden chapter of ANZAC history The Greek Herald14:18 24-Apr-25

Greek Police Dismantle Antiquities Smuggling Ring on Island of Crete Greek Reporter13:29 24-Apr-25

Ancient Cretans ‘Killed’ Their Tombs in Symbolic Feasts 4,000 Years Ago Arkeonews00:22 24-Apr-25

Record participation in the ATHENA International Olive Oil Competition | Chania 8 - 10 May Tornos News21:06 23-Apr-25

Chania Delegation Brings Cretan Culture to Manavgat Festival, April 24-26 Argophilia Travel News11:31 23-Apr-25

Recycled Waste Keeps Piling Up in Ierapetra Argophilia Travel News08:18 23-Apr-25

VOAK Completion Drags On Argophilia Travel News08:18 23-Apr-25

11,000-Year-Old Greek Cave Art Found on Crete Greek Reporter07:38 23-Apr-25

Samaria Gorge Accident – Belgian Hiker Vowes to Return Argophilia Travel News07:07 23-Apr-25

Reviewing Anthony Buirchell’s ‘Spirited Away’: Historic threads of Crete’s prisoners of war The Greek Herald06:50 23-Apr-25

Five cruise ships in Souda by Saturday Tornos News19:39 22-Apr-25

State-of-the-art conference center at Theartemis Palace Hotel in Rethymno Tornos News19:39 22-Apr-25

The action of the region of Crete "Let's go for... Greens" concludes this weekend Tornos News19:18 22-Apr-25

Tourist seriously injured after falling 25m in Samaria gorge Keep Talking Greece16:27 22-Apr-25

Samaria Gorge Remains Dangerous: Young Tourist Survives Shocking 25-Meter Fall Argophilia Travel News14:32 22-Apr-25

Let’s Go for Horta Walks This Weekend in Chania Argophilia Travel News14:32 22-Apr-25

Restoration Plans for Villa Pologiorgis, Chania’s Most Charming Eyesore Argophilia Travel News14:32 22-Apr-25

Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example … Smithsonian Magazine14:14 22-Apr-25

Lengthy rescue operation of tourist who fell from great height in Samaria Gorge Proto Thema News09:39 22-Apr-25

Full Hotels and Packed Cafés at Easter in Ierapetra Argophilia Travel News08:57 22-Apr-25

Crete Tourist Season Hurdles: Easter Visitor Boom, Summer Challenges, and Hotel Staffing… Argophilia Travel News08:57 22-Apr-25

Maritime Spatial Planning: Opportunity for Greek-Turkish dialogue or starting point for new tensions? Proto Thema News07:26 22-Apr-25

Heraklion Airport Records 290 International Flights for Easter 2025 Argophilia Travel News18:03 21-Apr-25

The Red Tulip of Crete Blooms on the Gious Kambos Plateau Argophilia Travel News15:10 21-Apr-25

The beautiful cove in South Hams more stunning than a famous beach in Crete Devon Live11:51 21-Apr-25

Easter in Heraklion Argophilia Travel News09:55 21-Apr-25

The State of the Olive Oil Market Before Its Official Opening on April 22 Argophilia Travel News09:55 21-Apr-25

Tourists and Locals Grill Lamb by the Sea in Chania’s Venetian Harbor Argophilia Travel News14:07 20-Apr-25

Anastasi Fires Aftermath in Heraklion (Pictures) Argophilia Travel News12:25 20-Apr-25

Light mag. 3.9 earthquake - Crete, Greece, on Sunday, Apr 20, 2025, at 06:22 am (Universal Time) Volcano Discovery07:26 20-Apr-25

In the last month

Ten Greek Easter Traditions You (Probably) Haven’t Heard Of To Vima15:08 19-Apr-25

Are Crete Visitor Reviews as Glowing as Brochure Promise? Argophilia Travel News14:22 19-Apr-25

Nations Cup Beach Volleyball is coming to TUI Magic Life Candia Maris on May 16-18 Tornos News21:58 18-Apr-25

Chania Tourist Satisfaction: Are Foreign Visitors Secretly Unhappy With Their Holidays? Argophilia Travel News18:00 18-Apr-25

Faith and Freedom: Icons of Revolution Heroes in Crete’s Church Greek Reporter14:52 18-Apr-25

Are Your Pets Ready for Easter Night in Crete? Argophilia Travel News13:45 18-Apr-25

What Time Does the Holy Light (Ἃγιον Φῶς) Reach Crete on Great Saturday? Argophilia Travel News13:45 18-Apr-25

Kalou-Douli Road: Two Villages in Crete Linked by a Path Too Rough for Words Argophilia Travel News10:43 18-Apr-25

Sanchez scores 100th career goal in win over Crete The Grand Island Independent, Nebraska10:19 18-Apr-25

Accor's Handwritten Collection expands to Europe – The first Greek participation Tornos News21:01 17-Apr-25

Heraklion DMMO Launches with Help from the Ministry of Tourism Argophilia Travel News13:22 17-Apr-25

Metaxa Hospitality Group’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative in Lasithi Argophilia Travel News13:22 17-Apr-25

Crete Easter Bookings Surge 82.4% Over Last Year Argophilia Travel News11:31 17-Apr-25

Supporting young scientists’ work on the Mediterranean diet The Greek Herald03:09 17-Apr-25

49 migrants rescued south of Gavdos – transferred to Chania Proto Thema News23:29 16-Apr-25

The great restoration of the Venetian Wharfs of Chania begins Tornos News22:12 16-Apr-25

Tourism: TUI's packages for Greece in Austria are in demand Tornos News22:06 16-Apr-25

Chania olive oil as a growth driver in the tourism economy of Crete Tornos News21:56 16-Apr-25

CHC Group: The Greek chain that brings Hilton to Elounda and Karpathos Tornos News21:56 16-Apr-25

New International Airport of Heraklion Spawns a Parade of Developments in Crete Argophilia Travel News16:53 16-Apr-25

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum Sailors Society (Press Release)15:42 16-Apr-25

Ikos Kissamos Plans to Reinvent the Luxury Stay on Crete’s Kissamos Bay Argophilia Travel News14:20 16-Apr-25

465-Seat Outdoor Theater Arrives in Agios Nikolaos Argophilia Travel News14:20 16-Apr-25

Eritrea Park in Mesampelies to Open in 2026 Argophilia Travel News14:20 16-Apr-25

Heraklion Airport Arrivals Rise, Promissing a Busy Cretan Summer Argophilia Travel News14:20 16-Apr-25

Dynamic presence of the Winemakers of Crete at the PROWEIN exhibition Tornos News23:01 15-Apr-25

Easter coinciding with the Catholics opens the best season – Greeks head to the villages, while foreigners go on city… Proto Thema News14:59 15-Apr-25

The Heraklion Hotel Association Reminds Employers the Easter Bonus Is Not Optional Argophilia Travel News13:05 15-Apr-25

Winemakers of Crete Shine at ProWein Argophilia Travel News13:05 15-Apr-25

Permits granted to improve various hotels across Greece Neos Kosmos03:41 15-Apr-25

Permits for 8 hotels in Thessaloniki, Crete, Kos, Corfu, Ouranoupoli, and Nafplio Tornos News22:16 14-Apr-25

Seminars on the quality of Cretan olive oil at MAICH Tornos News21:45 14-Apr-25

€26,600 to Transform the Makassi Gallery Into a World War II Museum Argophilia Travel News15:53 14-Apr-25

No more all-night parties in Heraklion – New 4:00 a.m. curfew for weddings and baptisms Proto Thema News14:32 14-Apr-25

€20.7M Project to Revitalize Venetian Neoria in Chania Moves Forward Argophilia Travel News14:32 14-Apr-25

The Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Comes to Crete Argophilia Travel News14:32 14-Apr-25

Konstantinos Katsoulis Brings Cretan Flair to a Masterful Evening of Music Argophilia Travel News14:32 14-Apr-25

Value wines for your Easter table Cyprus Mail13:04 14-Apr-25

How Peaceful Were the Minoans? Image of Gentle Civilization Revisited Greek Reporter09:32 14-Apr-25

Double diversion for Eurowings flight from Hurghada to Cologne/Bonn Aviation2423:21 13-Apr-25

The Cretan hotel changing the face of family-friendly all-inclusives Evening Standard06:01 13-Apr-25

ochre-hued stone walls wrap three individual residences by VAstudio in cretan rocky hillside designboom15:30 12-Apr-25

Discovering indispensable virtue at Karate Dojo in Crete Neos Kosmos01:38 12-Apr-25

Discovering indispensable virtue at a Karate Dojo in Crete Neos Kosmos01:32 12-Apr-25

N. Chalkiadakis on TN | Arrivals take off at the airport in Kastelli Tornos News21:23 11-Apr-25

Authorities identify three people killed in Crete house fire KSNB17:12 11-Apr-25

Investigation underway as Crete house fire claims three lives News Channel Nebraska16:57 11-Apr-25

Double luxury and lifestyle signing in Greece for IHG Hotels & Resorts WebWire15:27 11-Apr-25

Crete itineraries: 4 ways to explore this epic island Lonely Planet12:56 11-Apr-25

The World’s Naughtiest Getaway: Swingers Take Over Crete Greek Reporter12:14 11-Apr-25

Ankara’s new provocation: Without Turkey’s consent, no surveys for the laying of the Cyprus-Crete cable will be carried … Proto Thema News18:55 10-Apr-25

Ankara threatens the electricity interconnection Greece-Cyprus project (GSI) Keep Talking Greece15:41 10-Apr-25

Greece Presents Timeline for Offshore Hydrocarbon Exploration in the Aegean Greek Reporter13:21 10-Apr-25

Chania received the body of Metropolitan Damaskinos of Kydonia (VIDEO) Orthodox Times08:19 10-Apr-25

New English-speaking postgraduate program from the Technical University of Crete Tornos News21:58 9-Apr-25

Sitia Geopark: Educational tourism in the nature of the Ziros Plateau Tornos News21:58 9-Apr-25

International award for the Venetian Castle of Fortezza in Rethymno Tornos News21:28 9-Apr-25

"Thematic olive routes” | Crete opens a new page for its visitors Tornos News21:08 9-Apr-25

These vets say the PACT Act left them behind Task & Purpose16:39 9-Apr-25

Weather: wintery today – Where it will rain, when the temperature is expected to rise Proto Thema News12:30 9-Apr-25

Funeral Service of the Metropolitan of Kydonia to be held on Saturday, April 12 (upd) Orthodox Times12:08 9-Apr-25

New digital gateway for Southern Europe Data Centre News Magazine11:19 9-Apr-25

Massive Strike Turnout in Chania Despite Torrential Weather Argophilia Travel News10:51 9-Apr-25

Spotlight on Crete’s Agrotourism Argophilia Travel News10:51 9-Apr-25

How the Statute of the Church of Crete regulates the election of a New Metropolitan Orthodox Times10:27 9-Apr-25

Metropolitan of Kissamos appointed Locum Tenens of the Metropolis of Kydonia – The Holy Synod of Crete convened in… Orthodox Times10:17 9-Apr-25

Metropolitan of Sweden sends condolences on passing of Metropolitan Damaskinos of Kydonia Orthodox Times09:36 9-Apr-25

Crete wins pitchers duel, tops Beatrice 2-1 News Channel Nebraska05:13 9-Apr-25

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