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Apr 2026
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Strong weather phenomena today in Western Greece, the Peloponnese, the Cyclades, Crete and the eastern Aegean – Meteo map

When the weather improves – Forecast for Holy Week

Chaos at Heraklion Airport: Flight cancellations and stranded passengers due to African dust

Dozens of passengers remain stranded inside the airport, with heavy congestion in waiting areas and service points – watch video

Eerie scenes from African dust in Crete: Flight disruptions in Heraklion, tornado overturns truck

High dust concentrations recorded in Chania and Rethymno – Waves reached the first houses of the old town in Ierapetra – Fishermen warn of an unprotected harbor

The U.S. aircraft carrier “USS Gerald R. Ford” arrives in Souda today

A fire broke out inside the ship a few days ago and lasted more than 30 hours

Lefteris Avgenakis: Parliamentary question on the Southern Crete Road Axis (NOAK) and pressure for key sections toward the new airport in Kastelli Crete

The MP points out that southern Crete cannot be left out of infrastructure – He requests clear information on NOAK and calls for the assignment of studies to proceed

Brake on bookings and standstill in tourism, but Greece holds an advantage over the Eastern Mediterranean and Emirates – What industry experts predict

Industry representatives believe the situation will clarify after Orthodox Easter and are betting on the fact that Greek tourism has demonstrated resilience in crises over the past years

Pierrakakis at Greece Talks by Travel.gr: The old Heraklion airport could become a new “small Ellinikon”

Projects that have remained stalled for years are now moving forward, emphasized the Minister of Finance – “If a deep and lasting problem arises, the government will intervene, and no household will be left without support”

Souda base in Crete sealed after Iran’s threats against all U.S. installations

Entry to and exit from the base are prohibited, except for authorized personnel only

Weather: Rise in temperatures and a mild two-week period after three months of disturbances

Strong gusts up to 108 km/h on Clean Monday in Tinos – Kolydas speaks of “the meteorologists’ Halcyon Days”

Weather: Red code for severe phenomena today in Crete, two more waves of severe weather to follow

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in many areas, with Crete under a “Red Code” for flooding phenomena – More than 43,000 electrical discharges on Monday

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