tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345242242024-12-19T05:31:19.543+02:00Dreaming of Living in Crete Live the dream in Crete. Ex-pat day-to-day living on a Greek Island. Catch the tidbits of useful information whether its cost of living updates, retirement living, life in a dream house, living pets, resort living, living in the sun, even living in Malia, living up a mountain - it is all in Brits in Crete living.Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comBlogger174125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-4392776588141462902020-10-04T17:38:00.000+03:002020-10-04T17:38:09.016+03:00Greece: Brace Yourself For More Flight InterruptionsAll Greek Airports AffectedAnother week of flight delays, cancellations and re-scheduling across Greece. This time on October 8th and 9th, the air traffic controllers (ΕΕΕΚΕ) are joined by the flight radar and electrical engineers (ENIMAEK) to take strike action. Together they will close down Greece’s airports critically for 4hrs between 0800hrs and 1200hrs each strike day. All domestic andGerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comElliniko-Argyroupoli 167 77, Greece37.8953537 23.74478337.89196732411888 23.740491465576174 37.898740075881122 23.74907453442383tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-9544345679232611622020-09-27T16:03:00.000+03:002020-09-27T16:03:30.491+03:00 Lufthansa Targets Greek Leisure Markets Greece and Cyprus Flights Being PromotedView of old Town of Lindos on Rhodes. Photo Credit: Lufthansa AGLufthansa (LH) in its 2021 summer season schedules added the majority of its 15 new holiday destination services in Europe to focus on Greece and Cyprus from its Frankfurt hub. These new flights include: Chania (CHQ), Corfu (CFU), Kavala (KVA) (serving Thrace), Kos(KGS), Mykonos (JMK), Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comVrachasi 724 00, Greece35.2737073 25.56314116.9634734638211526 -9.5931089 63.583941136178844 60.719391099999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-19671340269447509362020-06-18T02:59:00.000+03:002020-06-18T02:59:00.670+03:00Covid-19 :: Are Direct Holiday Flights between UK and Greece Really Going to Happen?
Greece's NOTAM Aviation Directive: Further Suspension of Direct UK-Greece Flights
Typical quiet beach, Western Crete
Things are not looking good for resuming normal flights from Britain to Greece after July 1, in my opinion. The reason could well be that the Covid-19 pandemic is not subsiding fast enough in the United Kingdom. It would be such a pity, the local weather is just like Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comCrete, Greece35.240117 24.809269133.581631 22.227482100000003 36.898602999999994 27.3910561tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-14529887104287618282020-06-07T16:01:00.000+03:002020-06-07T16:01:20.715+03:00Booked Jet2? Your Post CV-19 Guide to Holiday Flights To Greece/Cyprus
In the post-CV-19 period, Jet2.com’s staggered start dates range from July through to November, 2020, even some slated for well into 2021. Below is an extensive list of Jet2 services from nine British Airports to 14 Greek resort areas and two in Cyprus. The list was valid as of on May 22, 2020, Jet2.com’s last CV-19 update affecting their services and shows the planned starting months Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comCrete, Greece35.240117 24.809269133.581631 22.227482100000003 36.898602999999994 27.3910561tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-36284947628665070272020-05-18T13:19:00.000+03:002020-05-18T13:19:07.455+03:00Call For Speakers | 200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution 1821-2021
Conference Experts Sought for "The Revolution of 1821 in Crete. Two hundred years later”
Attention British and other Philhellene experts (Grecophiles) you are invited to Chania in June 2021 to speak at a scientific conference dedicated to the subject of Crete’s contribution to Greece’s 1821 Revolution that led to independence for the country.
BritsinCrete has learned that thisGerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comAndrea Papandreou 74, Chania 731 34, Greece35.5117319 24.0263449.9896974 -17.282249999999998 61.033766400000005 65.334938tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-30495382301518346502020-05-14T01:10:00.002+03:002020-05-14T01:10:15.489+03:00Coronavirus: Irish Hoping to Holiday in Greece from June
Britsincrete attention was drawn to the rsvplive online publication headline: "Irish tourists can return to Greece for summer holiday as soon as June 1".
Having fun canoeing and sailing off Aghios Nikolaos town, CretePhoto: geraldbrown
rsvplive hopes their countrymen will be some of the earliest groups of holidaymakers to Greece this Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comAnapafseos 44, Ag. Nikolaos 721 00, Greece35.1847735 25.71398819.6627389999999984 -15.594605899999998 60.706807999999995 67.0225821tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-80557512344598065462020-05-06T16:31:00.002+03:002020-05-06T16:31:52.990+03:00Enhanced Wizz Air Competition Coming between London and Greece
Brits in Crete understands that after the Coronavirus restrictions are eased for travel from Britain to Greece, hopefully in July, Wizz Air is to offer new alternative flight schedules from London Luton Airport (LTN) to Corfu, Heraklion (HER), Rhodes (RHO) and Zakynthos(ZTH), according to a Reuters news item. Wizz Air schedules have yet to be fixed. In normal times, the low cost carrier Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comHeraklion, Greece35.3387352 25.144212635.2350902 24.982851099999998 35.4423802 25.3055741tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-72099384333455013802020-03-03T12:46:00.000+02:002020-03-03T14:44:45.066+02:00easyJet :: Bristol Airport Flights to Greece Expand Again
Modern Bristol Airport's Smooth Departures Photo: Bristol Airport
Brits in Crete has learned that easyJet from its Bristol (BRS) base is expanding services to Greece by adding two more destinations, Preveza (PUK) and Kos (KGS) to its 2020 summer schedule.
An easyJet's A320 on take off PhotoCredit: easyJet
Preveza is being served on Sundays and Wednesdays between May 3 Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comActium 300 02, Greece38.9310622 20.772487938.8816742 20.691806900000003 38.9804502 20.8531689tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-47747039674083588982019-03-27T11:37:00.001+02:002019-03-27T11:37:12.095+02:00Setting up your BlocPal walletinteresting if you are interested in crytocurrencies.Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-18021790592125214972018-08-04T16:15:00.000+03:002018-08-04T16:15:04.619+03:00Greece :: Be Warned Driving in Flip Flops Definitely Illegal (Οδήγηση με σαγιονάρες)
Greece, the country with a laid back reputation is in the news again. BritsinCrete has learned that effective mid-July 2018, #Greece joined other European countries such as France, the UK and Spain in banning the driving in flipflops (οδήγηση με σαγιονάρα) just at the time of the peak tourist season.
The first time fine is 50 Euros and a 30 day licence suspension. Presumably that is a Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comCrete Region, Greece35.240117 24.80926909999993833.580397999999995 22.227482099999939 36.899836 27.391056099999936tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-84723905933371699512018-07-27T12:51:00.000+03:002018-07-27T12:52:03.097+03:00Rebranded Cyprus Airways adds Larnaca - Chania Flights
Cyprus Airways, new delivery 2018. Photo credit: Facebook.com/Cyprus Airways
BritsinCrete has learned that the new, rebranded Cyprus Airways, on July 24 opened up passenger bookings for flights between Larnaca (LCA) and Chania (CHQ). The de-facto #Cypriot flag carrier took to the air in its new colours in June 2018 with flights between #Larnaca and Athens.
Cyprus Airways says Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comChania International Airport "Ioannis Daskalogiannis", National Road Aerodromiou-Soudas, Chania 731 00, Greece35.53971 24.14043200000003311.226706499999999 -17.168161999999967 59.8527135 65.449026000000032tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-48512960743353443322018-07-23T14:18:00.000+03:002018-07-23T14:18:01.783+03:00EasyJet :: Just Delivered A321neo to Serve Greece
BritsinCrete has learned that EasyJet is deploying on three of its UK-Greece routes the newest A321neo aircraft type that has just entered service.
Significantly, the first 5 of the 30 A320neo aircraft being converted into the more operationally efficient A321neo are being delivered by September 2018.
The speed of technology advancement is reflected in the fact an already newGerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comKefalonia International airport, Kefalonia 281 00, Greece38.1195493 20.50494240000000438.0697023 20.424261400000006 38.1693963 20.585623400000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-78270390077252733782017-10-30T22:51:00.000+02:002017-10-30T22:51:07.902+02:00Early Warning: Winter Flu Have You Got Your Vaccination?
Graphic look at an Influenza Virus (Graphic Image: cdc.com)
Greece, Malta Serious Outbreaks of H3N2 Strain Expected
For Europe, the winter influenza season is here again and time to get those jabs for the retirees and the young. #Greece has yet to publicly announce any health warnings but #Malta's #health authorities predict already that during winter 2017/8&Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comCrete Region, Greece35.240117 24.80926909999993833.580397999999995 22.227482099999939 36.899836 27.391056099999936tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-41253108471505213522016-12-18T10:44:00.002+02:002017-08-01T17:44:58.881+03:00Tsipras' Two Finger Salute to Troika Over Islands Tax Issue
Merkel and Tsipras :: Forever At Odds over Greece
From a #British - Anglo Saxon viewpoint many situations in Greece can have an illogical element to them. I often remark if #Greeks would only listen, then solutions would be found much sooner. Of course it is all too easy to generalise. But this in recent days I was proud of a major Greek decision to give the two finger gesture to Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comCrete Region, Greece35.240117 24.80926909999993833.580397999999995 22.227482099999939 36.899836 27.391056099999936tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-61664285154234696152016-07-19T20:54:00.001+03:002017-07-23T03:14:49.240+03:00Jet2.com To Open Birmingham hub in March :: Adds Competition to Med's Holiday Markets
Jet2's brand new Boeing 737-800 (Artists Impression)
Holiday flights airline, Jet2.com Airline as part of its expansion plans is opening up Birmingham (IATA-BHX) as its 9th hub airport from March 31, 2017. The leisure travel specialist ( it also operates Jet2 Holidays) will base 4 brand new Boeing 737-800 Winglet aircraft there to serve 15 destinations.
At the top of the new Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comSignature Flight Support BHX - Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International Airport, Birmingham B26 3QN, UK52.449642 -1.750665000000026352.3722025 -1.9120265000000263 52.527081499999994 -1.5893035000000264tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-41608357811846435522016-07-01T13:43:00.003+03:002016-07-01T13:46:29.608+03:00Andre Rieu Concert 2016 Live By Satellite in Crete
Followers of the Andre Rieu's annual Maastricht Concert should be aware that if you happen to be living in #Crete or just visiting on holiday, the 2016 musically fun evening is being shown live by satellite there on July 23 for a second year running.
Details, as per the poster on the left indicate that this community event in Neapoli, Lasithi has been co-organised by INCO, the Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comDriros Cinema, Neapoli 724 00, Greece35.255353188261068 25.60656666755676335.254542688261068 25.605306167556762 35.256163688261069 25.607827167556763tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-78775341052693276842016-06-26T20:04:00.001+03:002016-06-28T19:55:37.756+03:00Cobalt Aero :: Newest Carrier Takes to Cyprus Skies
There is yet another aircraft logo appearing in Eastern Mediterranean skies after the demise of Cypriot state carrier, Cyprus Airways. It is #Cobalt Aero flying A320 aircraft. The new company is based in Larnaca (IATA Code: LCA)
Press reports indicate from July7, 2016 a regular schedule includes services from #Larnaca to #Heraklion (HER) #Crete on Tuesdays and Fridays with one flight Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-68380225679789676952016-01-15T07:43:00.000+02:002016-01-15T07:43:10.182+02:00From Easter, #Brussels Airlines Opens up #Crete #Flights
Brussels Airlines uses the A320 for its Athens, Heraklion flights
For its Summer 2016 schedule, #Belgium's national carrier, #Brussels Airlines starts scheduled flights between Brussels and #Heraklion. The twice weekly service on Tuesdays and Saturdays commences at the Easter Break. Interestingly, the carrier’s website www.brussels airlines.com states that flights to #Crete can Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comSignature Flight Support HER - Heraklion Int'l Airport, Heraklion 716 01, Greece35.337124 25.1737219.8150895000000027 -16.134873 60.859158500000007 66.482315tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-78399255365308823312015-12-03T07:19:00.001+02:002015-12-03T07:19:28.127+02:00Is #Greece Facing #Schengen Suspension After Border Security Failures
Macedonian Border Security build fence on Greek border.
Greece is the bad boy in EU politics again.
Looks like #Greece is heading for yet another unprecedented “first” within the EU. This time it is its suspension from the open borders policy under the Schengen Agreement.
According to EU officials the Greeks have failed to control their external borders in the ongoing Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comIdomeni 614 00, Greece41.1224928 22.51047710000000341.116511800000005 22.500392100000003 41.1284738 22.520562100000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-2426540982241859422015-11-07T07:16:00.001+02:002015-11-07T07:16:27.928+02:00#Greece #Flights :: Ryanair's New Links #Corfu-Birmingham (UK) + 9 Other Airports
A 737-800 landing at another of Ryanair's hubs in Greeceat Crete's Chania International Airport.
From next summer's schedules (2016) Ryanair will add additional capacity into Corfu from April 26.
#Corfu - #Birmingham is one of the new routes. Ryanair is capitalising in the withdrawal of Monarch Airlines on that service. It should be noted that Thomas Cook Airlines and Thomson Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comLGKR (CFU), Corfu 491008, Greece39.601944 19.91222199999992910.611372500000002 -21.396372000000071 68.5925155 61.220815999999928tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-4543920533819895272015-10-25T12:36:00.000+02:002015-10-25T12:36:16.361+02:00LivinginCrete.gr :: #ENFIA Property Tax 2015 Notices Now Issued
Greece :: Property Tax 2015 Better Late than Never
...the Bills Have been Issued
Credit: policenet.gr
The #Greek Finance Ministry was supposed to issue payment notices for this year’s “Single Real Estate Property Tax - EN.F.I.A” by October 10, 2015 for everyone both individuals and businesses. It actually turned out to be October 23, when the bills were finally issued Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comMinistry of Finance, Athens, Greece37.983917 23.72935989999996337.883804 23.567998399999961 38.08403 23.890721399999965tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-86402577637535887972015-10-21T11:14:00.001+03:002015-10-21T11:27:50.094+03:00#Expat Alert: #Irish Euro 1c and 2c to be withdrawn
For all you Emerald Isle folks in #Greece : Take note, Beginning of End of #1c and #2c #Coins
Get cashing in
From Wednesday October 28th, 2015 The Central Bank of Ireland will no longer be placing 1c and 2c coins in circulation. From that date shops and supermarkets and other outlets will be given the right to round off change given to customers to the nearest 5 cents in a cash transactionGerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-78228735183644567492015-09-16T03:00:00.001+03:002015-09-16T03:00:36.495+03:00Greece :: Leading Online Travel Firm Facing Bankruptcy
If anyone has been using the #Greek online travel booking facility called airfasttickets.gr to let you know that as of this past week end (Sept 12/13 2015) it ceased trading according to Greek media in Athens. No calls were being answered; website down. Classic signs of financial failure.
Airfasttickets was the darling of the online travel booking industry in #Greece.&Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-4144732564640706962015-09-06T22:01:00.002+03:002015-09-07T02:58:33.723+03:00Participate Now :: European Day of Languages Free Online Quiz
Family Fun Day out across Europe on Sept 26 to
reinforce multilingual skills
The #Greek celebrations with the accent on a fun day out for European Day of Languages 2015 include an absolutely free online competition to celebrate this year's special event in Athens on September 26, 2015. Across Europe cities are holding activities to publicise language promotion and awareness Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34524224.post-36302644360947996042015-08-29T00:42:00.003+03:002015-08-29T01:06:40.027+03:00#Crete Property Survey 2015 :: #Prices Up in #Lassithi
A ‘Property in Crete 2015’ survey for the first half of the year highlighted that of all the locations on Crete, Lassithi has an improvement in home property prices. This does not detract from some 5,000 unsold #holiday-homes in the past three years across the island. But there are opportunities at the new lower level of home prices of some renovated old village houses and new builds. There Gerald Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18213113861430559160noreply@blogger.comCrete, Greece35.460669951495305 24.038085937533.7996364514953 21.4562989375 37.121703451495307 26.6198729375