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European Special Olympics Kayak Games and 25th 'Korissios' International Canoe Races at Lake Kournas

Athletes from across Europe will compete on Crete's only natural freshwater lake on October 31 and November 1 — and everyone is welcome to come and cheer.

October 29, 2026

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Historic Apokoronas football club Dafni Emprosnero relaunched after pitch upgrade

The village football club Dafni Emprosnero is back in local league competition after the municipality renovated its pitch using its own funds.

October 26, 2026

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Apokoronas asks regulators about plans for a 200 MW battery storage site on its territory

The municipality says it found out about major energy infrastructure plans affecting its land through rumours — and is now formally demanding the facts.

October 26, 2026

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Free health checks come to Kavros on Monday, October 19, 2026

A mobile medical team will be in Kavros for four hours — residents can get blood pressure, blood sugar, oxygen levels and more checked on the spot.

October 16, 2026

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Wind farm planned above Asi Gonia: Apokoronas council votes unanimously against 52.8 MW project

Eight turbines nearly 185 metres tall and 15 kilometres of new and widened roads would cut through the White Mountains and Azilakos forest if the project goes ahead.

October 14, 2026

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Storm Warning for Apokoronas: Heavy Rain, Hail and Strong Winds Until Thursday

Civil protection authorities urge residents and visitors to stay well away from streams and river crossings as severe weather sweeps the Chania region.

October 13, 2026

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Apokoronas calls on all Chania municipalities to unite against White Mountains wind farm

Eight giant turbines are planned for the hills above Asi Gonia — and Apokoronas says protecting the White Mountains is everyone's fight, not just one village's battle.

October 13, 2026

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Apokoronas Mayor demands PM Mitsotakis halt 52.8 MW wind farm plan near Asi Gonia

In a fiery open letter, the mayor calls on Greece's prime minister to personally intervene before wind turbines permanently scar one of Crete's most cherished mountain landscapes.

October 12, 2026

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Apokoronas calls emergency council meeting to fight new 52.8 MW wind farm plan

A company has filed plans for a major wind farm above Assi Gonia – and the mayor says the municipality will use every legal tool to stop it.

October 8, 2026

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Apokoronas declared disaster zone after October storms — €2.6 million recovery bid lodged

Seven areas including Georgioupoli and Stylos are now officially recognised as emergency zones, unlocking faster state support for battered roads and flood defences.

October 8, 2026

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Apokoronas marks 160 years since the Cretan Revolution with a ceremony in Vafe

On October 11, the village of Vafe hosts a moving tribute to the fighters of 1866 — with hymns, wreaths, poetry and traditional Cretan hospitality.

October 7, 2026

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Crete's Pylon Battle Comes to Athens: Science Night at the Polytechnic on November 11

Apokoronas Mayor Charalampos Koukianakis is calling on Cretans living in Athens to pack the National Technical University on November 11 for a landmark presentation on Crete's controversial high-volta

October 7, 2026

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Nine Apokoronas villages demand safe road access during BOAK highway construction

Residents of nine villages can barely reach the main road — and the mayor and community leaders are demanding immediate action from Athens.

October 5, 2026

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Power cuts planned across Chania region next week — check if your village is affected

From Kalyves to Vamos and Syrикari, DEDDIE is switching off sections of the grid for maintenance work between October 5 and 9.

October 2, 2026

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Apokoronas Council: The €76,056 bill covered multiple vehicles, not just one rubbish truck

The municipality hits back at the opposition, insisting documents clearly show the disputed sum paid for repairs across several council vehicles — not a single grounded lorry.

October 1, 2026

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Apokoronas to install CCTV cameras at ten illegal dumping hotspots

Fed up with the same spots being turned into rubbish tips, Apokoronas is putting up cameras — and warning repeat offenders that the free ride is over.

September 29, 2026

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Apokoronas rejects migrant reception centre outright

Mayor Koukianakis has sent a formal letter making it crystal clear: Apokoronas will not propose, provide, or accept any site for a temporary migrant accommodation facility.

September 22, 2026

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Apokoronas awards €5,000 each to its top-scoring students

Two young women from the municipality walked away from the start-of-school ceremony with life-changing financial support — proof that Apokoronas backs its brightest.

September 11, 2026

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Apokoronas mayor sets out school-year pledges for families, teachers and children

From upgraded school buildings to a newborn allowance and teacher housing — Mayor Koukianakis is putting action behind his back-to-school message.

September 10, 2026

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Apokoronas steps up to house its teachers after unanimous council vote

With starting salaries barely reaching €850 a month and rents out of reach, the municipality is now offering teachers subsidised accommodation — electricity, water and heating included.

September 9, 2026

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Apokoronas placed on highest wildfire alert for Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Red Code declared across the entire municipality — all open fires, barbecues, and fireworks are banned for the day.

September 7, 2026

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Teacher and four-year-old daughter sleep in tent after finding no affordable housing in Apokoronas

A newly assigned teacher could not find a place to rent in Apokoronas and was living in a tent with her toddler — until the mayor stepped in.

September 7, 2026

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Red Code fire alert for Apokoronas on Saturday — all open flames banned

Apokoronas is on full emergency alert on September 5, 2026, with a Very High fire danger rating: no barbecues, no bonfires, no fireworks — and serious penalties for anyone who ignores the rules.

September 4, 2026

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Apokoronas on Red Alert for Wildfire Danger on Friday, September 4, 2026

The highest fire danger level has been declared across Apokoronas — all open fires, barbecues, and fireworks are banned for the entire day.

September 3, 2026

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