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Two men in Chania were arrested for firearm violations and for harboring a criminal, following an incident of random gunfire during a social event.

Three young men in Greece have been placed under house arrest following their confession to arson, linked to a misunderstanding regarding the intended target.

Greek authorities are investigating a serious arson case allegedly involving a former Russian mayor who paid three Greeks to set fire to a shop as a warning to his ex-wife.

A 59-year-old correctional officer was sentenced to 12 years in prison for drug trafficking and an additional year for weapon possession by the Three-member Court of Misdemeanors for his involvement in drug trafficking within the Agia agricultural prison.

The GEK TERNA, Aktor, and Metlen alliance finalizes the team for Crete's significant BOAK road project, aiming to enhance road safety and reduce travel times between Chania and Heraklion with a budget of 2 billion euros.

A 59-year-old mother of two tragically lost her life in a car accident on the BOAK in Chania, Crete, after losing control of her vehicle and colliding with two cars.

A woman died and three others were injured in a car accident on the highway in Chania involving three vehicles.

Lawyers express opposition to the drafting of a seizure report by judicial executors during a meeting with political leadership in Chania's Paleochora region.

The article discusses the launch of a unique accommodation innovation at BEYOND Luxury Retreat in Paleochora, Chania, providing staff with living quarters equivalent in quality and view to guest accommodations.

Mputouris discusses the upcoming focus on the EuroLeague and its implications for the team at the end of the year, amidst a backdrop of innovative hospitality developments in Chania, Greece.

The DAAE conducted a raid on Georgioti's home and factory in Palaiochora, Chania, seizing documents and computers for examination.

A tragic accident on the BOAK highway resulted in the death of a 60-year-old woman and left three others injured, involving three vehicles.

A 13-year-old has been arrested in Palaiochora, Chania, for allegedly assaulting a classmate without provocation, resulting in injuries to the victim's face and body, and his mother was also taken into custody.

GEK TERNA is restructuring the share composition of the concession and operation companies for the Chania - Heraklion segment of the Northern Road Axis of Crete (VOAK) following agreements with Metlen and Aktor.

METLEN announces its strategic participation in the concession for the Northern Road Axis of Crete, connecting Chania and Heraklion, acquiring a 24% stake.

Aspasia Papadaki, recognized as the first female lyre player in Crete, has passed away, leading to mourning in Chania and the traditional music community of the region.

Two sanitation workers in Chania were poisoned after exposure to chemicals disposed of in a bin, prompting the municipal committee to approve filing a complaint.

An agricultural vehicle collided with a motorcycle, leaving the motorcyclist seriously injured after the driver abandoned the scene.

A motorcycle rider was injured after losing control while trying to avoid a car that entered the road from an intersection in Chania.

Traffic checks in Chania resulted in the certification of 111 violations and the imposition of fines as part of a police prevention initiative.

A large-scale search operation is underway in Chania for a 33-year-old doctor who is missing, following an urgent plea from his mother.

Volunteers equipped with flashlights, thermal cameras, drones, and specially trained dogs are conducting a search for 33-year-old doctor Alexis Tsikopoulos, who has been missing since December 7th in the region of Chania, Crete, where his car was found shortly after his disappearance.

A volunteer team from Thessaloniki continues efforts to locate Alexis Tsikopoulos, a 33-year-old doctor who has been missing for over a month in Chania, despite diminishing hopes from previous search operations.

A gang of minors involved in motorcycle thefts in Chania has been apprehended by police, with seven members being underage.

The police in Chania successfully dismantled a criminal gang involved in motorcycle thefts, with members, including minors, being caught on video during their operations.

A criminal group involved in stealing motorcycles in Chania has been dismantled, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals, including 7 minors and 9 guardians for neglecting their oversight responsibilities.

A 33-year-old motorcyclist is in intensive care with serious cranial injuries following a traffic accident in Chania, where he underwent surgery and faces critical hours ahead.

A 33-year-old doctor has been missing in Crete since December, prompting ongoing searches by family and authorities without any leads.

A month has passed since the disappearance of 33-year-old doctor Alexis Tsikopoulos in Chania, Crete, with ongoing search efforts failing to yield any clues.

A 45-year-old woman was stopped for riding an electric bicycle under the influence of alcohol in Chania and fined 1,200 euros.

Residents and business owners in Nea Chora, Chania, expressed outrage on Sunday afternoon due to overflowing sewers, leading to wastewater reaching the sea and a strong odor in the area.

An 80-year-old man was rescued unconscious after falling from a height of two to three meters near a road in Chania, and was transported to a hospital by ambulance.

A major fight broke out among migrants in a detention center in Agia, Crete, reportedly sparked by a trivial reason over a jacket, resulting in at least 12 injuries.

A man in Chania accidentally shot his brother in the hand and leg while demonstrating a shotgun, though the brother's life is not in danger after being transported to the hospital.

In the first 24 hours of 2026, six people, five men and one woman, died in various locations across Crete including Heraklion, Chania, and Lasithi.

The ERT antenna collapsed in Souda, Chania, with initial reports suggesting possible sabotage due to severed wires.

The first baby of 2026, a healthy boy weighing over 4 kilograms, was born via cesarean section at 3 AM at the Venizelios Hospital in Heraklion, Crete, while a girl was also born earlier that morning in Chania, bringing joy to her parents and the hospital staff.

A 27-year-old woman hospitalized at Chania General Hospital has died, prompting an investigation into the causes of her death by the hospital administration and physicians requesting an autopsy.

In Chania, several cleaning workers have been hospitalized due to respiratory poisoning.

Two municipal cleaning workers in Chania were hospitalized after experiencing severe discomfort due to inhaling toxic substances during their work shift.

A young migrant who recently arrived in Chania has been diagnosed with malaria, but experts assure that there is no cause for concern regarding disease transmission.

A driver died after falling 70 meters into a ravine in Chania, with a video documenting the incident.

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis spent the holiday season in his hometown of Chania with his family, where he interacted with local residents, including a cleaning worker at the Venetian Harbor.

A driver was retrieved unconscious from a car that fell into a ravine in Chania, prompting a swift response from firefighters and rescue teams.

Georgiadis asserts that the National Health System (NHS) is currently functioning well and is at its best, responding to a woman's complaints about not finding a pediatric cardiologist in Chania Hospital.