Police say middle school students in Heraklion built and detonated a homemade device in their school yard after watching instructions on social media. Authorities warn the explosive, made with flammable materials and gas canisters, could have caused serious injuries.

Inbound arrivals grew by 5.6% and tourism receipts by 9.4%, translating into approximately 42.97 million visitors in 2025, compared to 2024.

Greece’s Civil Protection authority sent emergency 112 messages urging residents to limit movement in coastal areas of Chios and Serifos, while African dust and strong winds forced school closures and a carnival postponement in Heraklion, Crete

Severe understaffing at the University Hospital of Heraklion is forcing major reductions in community blood drives across Crete, with officials warning that blood shortages could become visible within weeks

The Prime minister visited Crete to mark launch of critical aeronautical systems tender, reaffirming that the new Kasteli international airport remains on track to open in 2028

This latest incident is part of a growing pattern of intensified African dust events affecting southern Europe

Authorities are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, while the woman remains hospitalized under police guard.

"Ferry Scanner", which has become the go-to search and booking platform for ferry enthusiasts said over 860,000 trips were made through its site last year, with 640 ships filled with travelers from 181 countries worldwide