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Chania Scheduled for Planned Power Outages During Maintenance

Friday, 8 May 2026/Flashnews/1 
Planned power outages are scheduled in several areas of the Chania region in western Crete due to maintenance work by the local electricity provider. The interruptions are temporary and workers will restore power ahead of the scheduled end time if maintenance is completed early. Tourists staying in affected neighborhoods should be aware that accommodations, restaurants, and shops in those areas may have limited services during the outage windows. It is advisable to charge devices in advance, carry cash as card payment terminals may be offline, and check with your hotel or rental host for the specific timing affecting your area. Air conditioning, refrigeration, and Wi-Fi access will be temporarily unavailable in impacted properties. The outages are routine infrastructure maintenance and are not expected to cause lasting disruption to your stay in Chania.

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