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Planned Power Outages Hit Crete Today for Grid Maintenance

Thursday, 14 May 2026/CretaOne/1 
Planned power outages are scheduled today across several areas of Crete due to maintenance and infrastructure improvement works by DEDDIE (the Hellenic Electricity Distribution Network Operator). These are routine, pre-announced interventions aimed at upgrading and reinforcing the local electricity grid. Affected areas have not been specified in the provided content, but outages of this type are typically localized and last a few hours during daytime. Tourists staying in impacted zones may experience temporary loss of power, affecting air conditioning, phone charging, and some facilities. If you are staying in a potentially affected area, check with your accommodation for details. Carry a portable charger, avoid relying on electric appliances for time-sensitive needs, and note that most hotels have backup generators for essential services. Power is usually restored within the scheduled window.

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