- 2d ago
Three men transport washing machine on electric scooter through central Chania
A video recorded on Wednesday evening shows three men balancing a washing machine on an electric scooter as they move along Eleftheriou Venizelou Street in the center of Chania, Crete.
- 3d ago
Greek deputy minister's home and office vandalised with 'Death to ND' and firebomb threats, Voloudaki says she will not be intimidated
Unknown individuals sprayed slogans on the home and political office of Deputy Minister of Migration and Asylum Sevi Voloudaki in Chania, Crete. The graffiti included 'Death to ND', 'Firebombs at your homes' and messages backing suspects in a fatal arson attack.
- 5d ago
Three arrested for arson that killed ND politician’s mother; key suspect hid on Crete
Greek anti-terrorism police arrested three people on 10 July 2026, nine days after a gas-canister attack on the home of New Democracy candidate Afroditi Nestora killed her mother Vagia and injured her and four others.
- Jul 6
Hellenic Air Force officer, 33, dies in motorcycle crash with garbage truck in Chania
A 33-year-old Hellenic Air Force pilot officer died early Monday when his motorcycle collided with a garbage truck on a bend in the Pithari area of Chania, Crete.
- Jul 3
Police arrest tanker driver after dangerous overtaking near Chania airport, video goes viral
A tanker truck driver was arrested in Heraklion on Friday after a video showing him performing a series of dangerous overtaking manoeuvres on the busy Chania airport road went viral. The driver, who has since been fired by his employer, forced a car ahead to swerve off the road while oncoming traffic approached.
- Jun 27
45-year-old Ukrainian woman arrested in Chania for arson after setting fire to personal items on dry grass near forest
A 45-year-old Ukrainian national was taken into custody on Friday after she burned personal belongings on dry grass in Chania, Crete, near forested land, creating a fire hazard. The suspect fled but was quickly located by fire investigators and police.
- Jun 23
Tenant confesses to murder of landlady Stavroula Leventaki in Chania; wife claims police frame-up
A 43-year-old North Macedonian tenant has confessed to killing his landlady, Stavroula Leventaki, in Chania on 30 May, but his wife insists the confession was coerced and the real culprits are being shielded.
- Jun 21
Tenant confesses to murder of Stavroula Leventaki, leads police to rural burial site near Chania
A 43-year-old North Macedonian tenant has admitted to killing Stavroula Leventaki, a 45-year-old woman missing since late May in Chania, Crete, and directed authorities to a rural grave about five kilometres from her home.
- Jun 20
Blood traces of missing woman found in tenant's home; suspect arrested in Chania
Greek police arrested the prime suspect in the disappearance of 45-year-old Stavroula Leventaki after forensic teams matched blood stains in his apartment to her DNA.
- Jun 14
French tourist dies after diving from rocks at Falasarna beach in Crete
A French tourist was found dead on Saturday after apparently diving from rocks at the remote Falasarna beach, leaving behind his wife and two sons.
