Crete

Flying Over the Abyss | Athens | To January 29

Cultural organization NEON presents "Flying Over the Abyss," an exhibition of works at the Athens Conservatory by local and international artists influenced and inspired by "Ascesis: The Saviors of Gods," a series of spiritual exercises penned by Nikos Kazantzakis. The acclaimed Cretan author's original manuscript is also on display.

42 refugees rescued off coast of Crete (photo)

42 refugees and migrants were rescued off the coast of the town of Ierapetra in Crete, Thursday at midnight. The refugees were stranded in a boat 35km to the north of Ierapetra, located on the northeast side of the island of Crete and the Greek coast managed to save them after an 8-hour operation and bring them to safety.

Smart-city, eco-friendly “Olive Green” hotel opens in Heraklion (photos-video)

“Olive Green” Hotel is an eco-friendly, smart hotel that recently opened its doors to visitors in the heart of Heraklion on the island of Crete. The owners transformed a landmark building of the 1960’s into a contemporary smart-city hotel, offering visitors the chance to live a unique experience during their stay in the 48 prototype rooms and suites.

Tempest stuns western Crete

Flights were canceled and trees uprooted on Monday in western Crete after it was hit by a violent storm that caused torrential rain and floods in the wider region of Hania, including the villages of Askifou, Sfakia and Falasarna and the Samaria Gorge.

Woman arrested over illegal weapons hoard on Crete

A woman was arrested in Rethymno on the island of Crete on Sunday for the illegal posession of guns and ammunition.

In a raid of the 52-year-old suspect's farm in the Milopotamos region, police said they found two pistols, 2,426 cartridges of various sizes, a sword and hunting rifles.

She was to appear before a local prosecutor.

Student falls from second floor of Crete academy

An 18-year-old student at the Merchant Marine Academy of Crete was in critical condition on Tuesday after plunging from the building's second floor.

It was not clear why or how the incident occurred, and a probe has been launched.

The student from Athens was attending engineering courses at the academy in the area of Souda.

Swingers company promises orgies on the island of ‘Zeus’! (photos-video)

Travel SDC is a site that caters for swingers all around the world. The company offers destinations from around the world for the couples in to swapping the partners in sexual orgies. Orgies at sea on cruisers to the Greek islands have a prominent place on the company’s menu to its customers.

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