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Power Outage Disrupts Ferry Operations at Heraklion Port

Wednesday, 8 July 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

Heraklion Port is currently experiencing a power outage due to scheduled maintenance work on an electrical substation serving the area. The outage affects port facilities and operations at one of Crete's busiest maritime hubs, which handles ferry connections to Athens (Piraeus), the Cyclades, and other Greek islands. Travelers with ferry departures or arrivals at Heraklion Port should allow extra time and check directly with their ferry operator for any delays or changes to boarding procedures. Ticket offices and passenger terminals may have limited services during the outage. Lighting and electronic displays in the port area could also be affected. Passengers are advised to carry printed tickets if possible, keep ferry company contact numbers handy, and monitor official announcements before heading to the port.

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