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Oct 2026
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Cable survey vessel sails from Naples, due in Heraklion on Tuesday as NAVTEX awaited

The NAVTEX is expected in the first 10 days of November and will provide precise details of how and where the French-flagged survey vessel will operate

Huge new wave of floods slam Crete as emergency alert is issued across the island

Torrents burst through the village of Zoniana again, ferries remain docked at Piraeus and the Lasithi Plateau has lost almost 3,000 tonnes of crops, with heavy rain forecast into the weekend and strong northerly gales across the Aegean

Farmer dies as storm batters Crete: Homes flooded, vehicles submerged as Rethymno, Heraklion and Ag. Nikolaos

The 112 messages urge people to avoid travel. Intense weather is expected to continue until Sunday morning. Ferry ban in force from Rafina and Lavrio

Three firefighters dead from the wildfires in Rethymno and Gytheio – Villages evacuated, sea rescues, reports of homes destroyed by fire – updated

Two firefighters who were battling the large wildfire in Nea Krya Vrysi, Rethymno have lost their lives

Fire in Heraklion, Crete: 112 alert issued for residents in Alithini area, two helicopters deployed

25 firefighters with seven vehicles and one wildfire response team have rushed to the scene

Fire at Melidochori, Heraklion: Strong winds reignite blaze as 112 issues preparedness alert

Two helicopters and strong ground forces are battling the fire – Watch videos and photos

Crew member among three arrested in Heraklion after 4.5 kilos of cannabis found in ferry bag

Coast Guard officers spotted a 24-year-old man disembarking with a travel bag full of marijuana – Drugs, cash, and weapons were seized

Woman dies at shooting range in Malevizi, Crete; Witness accounts point to suspected suicide

While initial reports suggested an accidental firearm discharge, new evidence indicates the woman may have intentionally taken her own life. The instructor who was present says she asked him to step back because "he was making her nervous."

Homes burning in Heraklion after fire at factory, 112 emergency alert issued over smoke “choking” the area

The fire broke out in an outdoor area of a factory in the Agios Ioannis Chostos region of Crete. A dense black smoke cloud has covered Heraklion and, according to photos from creta24.gr, is visible from a great distance

Gunfire breaks up celebration attended by 2,000 people in Crete

26-year-old Cultural Association President arrested after allegedly firing shots — felony charges being prepared against him

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