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Two tax inspectors sent to the southeastern Aegean island of Rhodes to conduct spot checks at businesses for tax evasion were caught in the act of taking a bribe on Tuesday. The two officials from Crete were arrested when 300 euros in marked bills were found in their possession after a local businessman tipped off […]
Greece’s highest court dismissed the appeals (petitions of annulment) that were made against the presidential decree that granted land use approval for the “Itanos Gaia” project, travel and leisure giant Minoan Group said on Monday. Valued at some 267 million euros, the luxury five-star holiday resort named will be erected at the Cavo Sidero peninsula, […]
On Tuesday, June 20, Creta Maris celebrated its “Blue Flag” award. The hotel was proudly awarded for the fourth consecutive year with this voluntary eco-label and celebrated it with an official ceremony. Blue Flag strict criteria include Water Quality, Environmental Protection & Awareness, Well-Maintained Coast, Safety and Other Services. The Blue Flag-raising event was attended […]
From June 20th to June 30th 2017, the multinational exercise “ADRION LIVEX – CAX 2017” will take place in the maritime area of Crete Island, in the context of Adriatic-Ionian Initiative – ADRION. The exercise “ADRION LIVEX – CAX” constitutes the main activity of ADRION and is conducted annually, with the participation of all member […]
Tragedy on Crete for a family from Ireland, who were for holidays in Stalida, Heraklion. The parents lost their 15-year-old girl and started looking for her. After a few minutes, they found their daughter dead in the swimming pool! An ambulance arrived immediately, but it was already too late and the dead girl was transferred […]