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  • Crete Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Tourists Urged to Evacuate Coast

    Crete Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Tourists Urged to Evacuate Coast

    No major damage has been reported, but Crete, one of Europe’s most earthquake-prone regions, remains on high alert for potential aftershocks. In September 2021, a 6.3 magnitude quake near Heraklion devastated villages, damaged hundreds of homes, and displaced families, while another tremor in October 2021 claimed one life and injured over a dozen people.

    Crete Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning, Tourists Urged to Evacuate Coast
  • Historic Fresco Collapses at Knossos Palace Amid Outrage Over Neglect

    Historic Fresco Collapses at Knossos Palace Amid Outrage Over Neglect

    A section of the iconic dolphin fresco at the Knossos Palace, a cornerstone of Minoan heritage, collapsed unexpectedly on Friday morning, sparking widespread outrage over the site’s long-standing neglect.

    Historic Fresco Collapses at Knossos Palace Amid Outrage Over Neglect
  • Lekkas: Conclusions in the next few hours on the cracks in Voutes

    Lekkas: Conclusions in the next few hours on the cracks in Voutes

    The first estimates for the cracks in Voutes Heraklion are related to ground ruptures about 150 meters long, said Professor Efthimios Lekkas, chairman of the Permanent Special Scientific Committee for Earthquake Risk Assessment

    Lekkas: Conclusions in the next few hours on the cracks in Voutes
  • Greece Opens Summer 2025 Season with 28.2 Million Airline Seats, Up 4.6%

    Greece Opens Summer 2025 Season with 28.2 Million Airline Seats, Up 4.6%

    The figures reflect a stable structure of tourism demand, with sustained interest from key European markets and growing momentum from the United States, the Middle East, and Southeast Europe.

    Greece Opens Summer 2025 Season with 28.2 Million Airline Seats, Up 4.6%
  • Greece has been recognised as one of the top destinations for immigrants in 2025

    Greece has been recognised as one of the top destinations for immigrants in 2025

    In its inaugural ranking, the index assesses 82 countries worldwide based on 24 key factors influencing immigration decisions. Each country receives a comprehensive score out of 100, reflecting its overall appeal for newcomers. Greece secured the 38th position with a score of 38.3.

    Greece has been recognised as one of the top destinations for immigrants in 2025