Iraklion
Crime
Shock and Anger in Greece Over Passenger’s Death on Ferry
Thousands of people in Greece expressed their shock and anger over the death of a ferry passenger who was pushed by members of the crew into the water in the port of Piraeus on Tuesday evening.
Rallies were held at...
Greece
Shocking Letter by Woman Who Attempted Suicide
The story of a 54-year-old woman, who Thursday morning attempted to commit suicide by jumping off the old fortifications in the town of Iraklion on the Greek island of Crete, has shocked the local community.
The Greek woman was a...
Crime
Turkish Terrorist Arrested on Crete
A Turkish terrorist wanted by the Turkish authorities for her involvement in several terrorist plots in the neighboring country, was arrested on Saturday on the Greek island of Crete by local police authorities.
The 44-year-old woman, who had managed to...
Greece
The Biggest Local Organization of PASOK in Greece Facing Closure
The biggest and most historical local organization of PASOK in Greece, is facing closure. In the old good days, PASOK's local organization of Mastampas in Iraklion of Crete, had 16,000 registered members but now cannot afford the cost of functioning.
The...
Greece
Iraklion: Archaeologist and Writer Chrisoyla Tzobanaki Passes Away
Having suffered a hypoglycemic shock, the well-known archaeologist, architect, mechanic and writer Chrisoyla Tzobanaki, suddenly passed away in the hospital where she was being treated. She was undoubtedly a great scientific figure of the city of Iraklion and her...
Greece
Dora Bakoyiannis Attacked With Yogurt And Stones In Iraklion
A group of hooded young men hurled stones, eggs and yogurt at the chairman of the Democratic Alliance Dora Bakoyiannis, while she was attending an event at the restaurant “Lucullus” in Iraklion, Crete.
The attack took place around 10 PM...