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Major police operation by the Hellenic Police is underway in Crete over drugs and illegal OPEKEPE subsidies — the four families and the phone call that exposed them

At least 20 searches in homes in Zoniana, Heraklion, and Agios Nikolaos — 15 arrests so far — Authorities were monitoring them for drugs and “caught” them trying to find animals they did not actually own but had declared in order to receive subsidies.

Plevris: I am not optimistic that this summer we will have the reductions in migration flows we have in the Eastern Aegean

The problem, this summer, is expected to be the migratory flows from Libya and the flows that may occur to Crete - What is expected to be their management

“My father hadn’t even died yet and they seized our sheepfold”: The complaints that led to the family criminal organization in Crete

Residents in Vorizia and Amari had been asking for help and protection since 2021 from the group formed by an uncle and his nephews

Unsettled weather today with African dust, where it will rain

Rain, thunderstorms and possible hailstorms today, where will the phenomena hit - Detailed forecast by EMY

Kimberly Guilfoyle visits Naval base in Souda – See photos

“The vital importance of this base contributes to regional security, NATO readiness, and stability across the entire Eastern Mediterranean,” the U.S. ambassador to Greece emphasized in a post on X

Crete is the leader in Greek tourism, 5.6 million international arrivals in 2025 (+5.5%)

Heraklion maintains the 2nd place nationwide, while Chania strengthens its position - Strong and the increase in domestic traffic (+9.8%)

“The third time I won’t make it”: Nikitas’ premonition about repeated failed murder attempts by the 54-year-old, what the 21-year-old’s sister says

"He was living with his fear, which was watching him and had set out to kill him," his sister tells protothema.gr

The 54-year-old’s wife also arrested for the murder of the 21-year-old in Heraklion: The victim had filed lawsuits and restraining measures against him (photos)

The shooting in front of dozens of witnesses - The timeline of the crime - What might have happened if the victim was carrying a gun for self-protection?

Ikos Kissamos opens in Crete: The island’s largest luxury hospitality investment welcomes first guests

€220 million beachfront resort in Western Crete sets a new benchmark for sustainable, all-inclusive luxury

The 175 activists of the flotilla to Gaza were transported to Crete by a Navy armored ship (photos)

The activists will be temporarily accommodated in Heraklion and then the procedures for their return to their countries of origin will be initiated.

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