Malia, Crete

The Ministry of Culture has launched a 3.5 million euro flood protection project at the Minoan Palace of Malia in Crete.

The project, which aims to protect the archaeological site from climate change, includes the construction of an extensive drainage system and the replacement of damaged roofs.

The Central Archaeological Council is on the cusp of completing the candidacy file for the inclusion of Crete's Minoan-era ancient palaces of Zakros, Knossos, Phaistos, Malia, Zominthos and Kydonia in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The latest instance of an alcohol-fuelled sex crime was reported in the party resort of Malia, near Irakleio, Crete, as an 18-year-old British woman accused two compatriots, both 20, of raping her after she passed out.

The Malia beach resort in Heraklion, Crete, honored its most loyal visitors with special prizes. A ceremony held on Friday presented awards to 140 regulars who keep returning to the destination. Germans, Australians, Dutch and British tourists who keep coming back were given prizes.