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Culture
Nikos Kazantzakis: The Greatest Greek Writer of the 20th Century
Nikos Kazantzakis is for many the best Greek writer of the 20th century and his books have been translated more than any of his contemporaries.
Greek News
Drunk British Tourists Disrupt Flight to Crete, Bite Police Officer
Two drunk British tourists, a mother and her daughter, caused mayhem during a flight from Manchester to Heraklion, Crete on Thursday and, upon landing, attacked a Greek police officer.
The unruly behavior of the mother, 55, and daughter, 24, who...
Crime
Greek Author Nikos Kazantzakis’ Grave Vandalized
The grave of one of Greece's most famous and best-loved authors, Nikos Kazantzakis, was vandalized by still unidentified persons.
The wooden cross on the tomb, situated on the Martinengo Bastion within the walls of his hometown, Heraklion, on the island...
Archaeology
Inside the Magnificent Minoan Palace of Knossos in Crete
The Palace of Knossos was the largest of the Minoan palaces in Crete.
Greece
Heraklion: Discover the Capital of Crete
Heraklion, the capital of the Greek island of Crete, is an ancient city that perhaps is under-appreciated for its many attractions.
Economy
Four Greek Ports Get EU Financing For Infrastructure Upgrades
Four Greek ports across the country have secured EU financing for the implementation of significant infrastructure upgrades.
Animals
Greek Stray Dog Stands Guard by His Fallen Friend in Heartbreaking Video
A stray dog stood guard by his fallen friend in the middle of the road in footage filmed on Monday on Crete.
The footage, shot by a female driver in Heraklion, shows the animal standing by his friend and not...
Greek News
Record Numbers of Tourists Visit the Minoan Palace of Knossos on Crete
Record numbers of tourists have been visiting the Minoan Palace of Knossos, according to the Union of Professional Tourist Guides of Crete.
Celebrities
Zach Galifianakis Becomes Godfather in Crete, His Ancestral Home
Zach Galifianakis was spotted on Crete, his grandparent's homeland, where he became the godfather of his niece at a church ceremony in Chania on Sunday.
The little girl, baptized Katerina, is the child of his first cousin, local news site...
Environment
4.6 Earthquake Rattles Crete on Wednesday
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit the sea area south of Crete in the early hours of Wednesday.
Although the quake was felt as far as north as Heraklion, there have been no reports of damage.
According to the National Observatory of...