Operation Landmark: The Abduction of General Heinrich Kreipe, Crete 1944
A joint British SOE and Cretan Resistance operation abducted German General Kreipe in 1944, leading to a mountain evasion and brutal reprisals.
Month: April 2025
Major Antiquity Smuggling Ring Dismantled in Crete; Public Official Among Six Arrested
Six arrested in Crete, including a public official, for trafficking antiquities valued over €3M. Seizures included artifacts, weapons & narcotics.
The Revised Ticketing Policy for Archaeological Sites and Museums in Greece (Effective April 2025)
Effective April 2025, a new 5-tier pricing system applies to ~350 sites based on visitor numbers. Winter discounts & multi-site passes ended.