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The Latest Breaking News from Crete

Temperatures soar to 38C as firefighters battle massive Crete blaze

The blaze has razed forests and olive groves, forcing thousands to evacuate

The Independent UK

Crete wildfire forces 5,000 to evacuate as Europe heatwave continues

Fire on island being fanned by gale-force winds, with blazes also raging on mainland Greece and in other parts of Europe

The Guardian - UK

Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete

A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from homes and hotels.

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Hundreds Evacuated As Greece Wildfire Rages On Crete

A wildfire fanned by gale-force winds on the southern Greek island of Crete has forced the evacuation of locals and tourists, officials said on Thursday.

International Business Times

Thousands of tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate after wildfire rips through Crete

Firefighters continue to battle the blaze while other regions of Greece remain under an orange fire warning

The Independent UK

Is it safe to travel to Crete? Your holiday rights as wildfires rip through Greek island

Firefighters continue to battle the blaze in its second day after authorities said it's hard to contain

The Independent UK

Crete wildfire latest: Tourists and homeowners forced to evacuate as flames rage across Greek island

Greek fire department warns that risk of further wildfires remains high after more than 1,500 evacuated

The Independent UK

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Wildfire on the Greek island of Crete causes evacuations of hotels and homes

A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has caused the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes early on Thursday in the Ierapetra area.

Euronews

Crete wildfire: Tourists evacuated as rapidly spreading blaze threatens holiday beach resorts

If you have been affected by the wildfires in Crete, get in touch by emailing megan.howe@standard.co.uk

Evening Standard

Greek police arrest man on southern island of Crete on suspicion of espionage

Greek police say they have arrested a man on the southern island of Crete on suspicion of espionage

The Independent UK

British holidaymaker in critical condition after catching Legionnaires’ disease in Crete

The infection is usually caught in places like hotels after inhaling droplets of water from things such as air conditioning or hot tubs

The Independent UK

Where to find your perfect Greece holiday destination – for every type of traveller

There are hundreds of beach-strewn islands to explore and ancient history at almost every turn

The Independent UK

How I uncovered a potential ancient Rome wine scam

Before artificial sweeteners, people satisfied their cravings for sweetness with natural products, including honey or dried fruit. Raisin wines, made by drying grapes before fermentation, were particularly popular. Historical records show these wines, some known as passum, were enjoyed in the Roman Empire and throughout medieval Europe. The most famous…

The Conversation

Uncovering the best of the Greek islands

In this week’s TravelSmart, the Greek islands are under the spotlight, from the pretty ports and fascinating history of Crete to Zante’s hilltop towns, soaring mountains and exceptionally blue waters.

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Work complete on undersea power cable linking mainland with Crete, Greece says

Athens hopes to extend the link, dubbed the Great Sea Interconnector, to Cyprus and Israel by the end of the decade.

Marie Claire

Easy Escapes: Why Everyone’s Talking About this Quietly Luxe Cretean Retreat

Phae Blue is a true insider’s gem—discover a stay filled with local flavour, thoughtful design, and serious food credentials.

Euronews

Don't panic but be aware, experts advise tourists after earthquakes rattle Greece

Two earthquakes struck near Crete and islands across the Aegean sea over the last two weeks. Experts are warning tourists to familiarise themselves with emergency guidance.

The Independent UK

Crete earthquake mapped: Where the magnitude 6.1 quake was most intense

The earthquake was felt across islands in the Aegean sea on Thursday morning

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The Independent UK

Moment magnitude 6 Crete earthquake violently shakes flour mill

CCTV captured the moment a 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the northern coast of Crete, Greece, on Thursday morning (22 May).

Evening Standard

Crete earthquake: Tsunami warning issued and British tourists terrified as magnitude 6 quake hits islands in Greece

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) has issued a tsunami warning

The Independent UK

Crete earthquake latest: Aftershocks continue after 6.1 quake with tourist sites still closed

Seismologist Gerasimos Papadopoulos said there would be additional aftershocks through the day, ‘but they are all harmless’

Euronews

Crete hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake, no significant damage reported

The earthquake's epicentre was 56 kilometres northeast of Heraklion, off the Greek coast.

The Independent UK

Tsunami warning after magnitude 6 earthquake strikes off Crete coast in Greece

This tremor follows a similar 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck just a week ago near the island of Kasos

Euronews

Crete earthquake: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island following second tremor in a month?

Authorities say no major damage has been reported and there is very little risk of a tsunami.

The Independent UK

Warning for tourists after earthquake strikes off Crete

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