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Crete Power Outages Scheduled Thursday for Grid Maintenance

Thursday, 18 June 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Greece's electricity distribution network operator (HEDNO/DEDDIE) announced scheduled power outages affecting several areas of Crete on Thursday, June 18. These planned interruptions are typically carried out for maintenance and infrastructure upgrades to the island's electrical grid. Affected areas may experience temporary cuts lasting several hours during the day. Tourists staying in impacted zones should be aware that air conditioning, phone charging, and other electrical services may be unavailable during these windows. Hotels and accommodation providers usually have backup generators for essential services. Visitors are advised to charge devices in advance, carry cash in case card payment terminals go offline, and check with their accommodation for specific timings. Local businesses such as restaurants and shops may also be temporarily closed or operating with limited capacity during the outages.

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