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Crete: Tourist village for 4,700 people

Ekathimerini 16 Jul 2025
The second largest village in the municipality of Platanias at Hania, western Crete, will be “artificial.” ... According to the study, the area will be divided into 13 “neighborhoods” and will include approximately 830 tourism residences ... .
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Exploring Chania, Greece’s leading Summer Destination

Greek City Times 16 Jul 2025
A top destination for locals and global travelers alike ....
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Greek Island Short-Term Rentals Face Decline in 2025

Greek City Times 16 Jul 2025
Other islands like Crete, Rhodes, and Corfu also face a 15-20% dip in demand ... ....
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Crete conquers Greek chess championship

Ekathimerini 15 Jul 2025
The Iraklio Chess Club of Crete made history this week by clinching its first-ever Greek national team championship at the 52nd Panhellenic First Division Chess Tournament, held at the Club Hotel Casino Loutraki ... .
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15 of the best family hotels in Crete

The Times/The Sunday Times 15 Jul 2025
Others, away from the coast (which is never far), offer chances for families to delve into Crete’s unspoiled nature and culture together ... Kapsaliana is a Venetian-era hamlet set in Crete’s largest olive grove in the gorgeous hills above Rethymnon.
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Libya Lodges UN Complaint Against Greece Over EEZ Dispute

Greek City Times 14 Jul 2025
... Zone (EEZ) south of Crete, claiming it violates its maritime rights.
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Greece Vows to Block New Migration Route, Says Greek PM Mitsotakis

Greek City Times 14 Jul 2025
... gateway to Europe, addressing the surge in migrant arrivals on Crete.
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UNESCO Adds Minoan Palaces in Crete, Greece, to World Heritage List

Greek Reporter 13 Jul 2025
In a historic decision on Saturday, July 12, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee officially added the Minoan palace centers of Crete to the World Heritage List ... It was born on Crete and became a root of European thought and aesthetics.
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Greece Enacts Temporary Asylum Ban for North African Migrants Amid Controversy

Greek City Times 12 Jul 2025
... arriving by sea for three months, citing a surge in arrivals to Crete.
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Hundreds of migrants moved to Greek mainland as Crete struggles with Libya arrivals

Frederick News-Post 11 Jul 2025
Greek authorities have transported more than 500 migrants to a port on the mainland in an effort to relieve strain on the island of Crete after a surge in arrivals from Libya. The migrants were intercepted Thursday south of Crete ... .
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