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Crete: Dream Location for British Vacationers Post-Lockdown
The Island of Crete is the destination most British vacationers dream about when the pan-European lockdown is lifted.
According to new research from TravelSupermarket, the Greek island was the most searched for hotspot by Brits, especially for seven-night getaways.
The price...
Diplomacy
Greece Signals Intent to Extend Territorial Waters in Crete
Greece reaffirmed on Wednesday its intention to extend the country's territorial waters to 12 nautical miles in Crete.
Speaking in Parliament, during a debate on a bill delimitating maritime borders between Greece and Italy, PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis said:
“Greece can obviously...
Greek news
Turkish Dissidents Seek Political Asylum in Greece
A group of Turkish dissidents sailed to the Greek island of Crete on Sunday and reportedly applied for political asylum after arriving there.
The boat, carrying four men, two women and their children, sailed into the bay of Sitia, accompanied...
Greek News
UK Newspaper Suggests Brits Should Visit Greek Islands in 2021
One of Great Britain's most popular tabloids, The Mirror, recently published a list of twelve destinations that the British should visit in 2021.
Among the top-12 list, one can find many Greek islands, showing how Greek summer destinations are still...
Energy
Crete Connects to Mainland Greece’s Electricity Supply
Greece announced on Wednesday the completion of the construction of an electricity interconnection between Crete and the Peloponnese which will provide the island with a cheaper and more secure energy supply.
The mammoth project included laying two new submarine cables...
Greece
First Hilton Hotel Opens in Crete
The Royal Senses Resort is now the first Hilton Hotel in Crete, as a member of its Curio Collection, a global portfolio of more than 90 unique hotels and resorts.
Each property of the Curio Collection offers travelers the authentic...
Greece
Moderate Earthquake, 4.9 Richter, Hits Crete
A moderate earthquake, measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale rocked the island of Crete on Thursday afternoon.
The quake's epicenter is thought to be located under the sea 50 kilometers (just over 30 miles) north of the coastal town of...
Greece
Aradena: Crete's Ghost-Town Hanging on the Edge of a Gorge
Aradena is an abandoned settlement in the region of Sfakia on the island of Crete, which attracts thousands of visitors every year, despite being on the very edge of a steep cliff!
The strange but interesting story of the village...
Greece
Meet the Greek Captain of the Year From Crete
Captain Apostolos Apostolakis was awarded Seafarer of the Year at the prestigious Lloyd’s List Greek Shipping Awards last week for his professionalism and expertise in dealing with a coronavirus-related passenger emergency this past Spring.
The award ceremony was held virtually on...
Business
US Army Chooses Cretan Water to Quench its Thirst
The Greek bottled water brand Zaros, which comes from the Cretan village of the same name, will soon be slaking the thirst of the US Armed Forces, according to a list of approved products to be purchased by the...