The Greek electricity distribution operator DEDDIE has announced scheduled power outages across several areas of Crete on Thursday, April 23. These are planned maintenance interruptions, not emergency failures. The specific neighborhoods and villages affected were listed in the official announcement. If you are staying in Crete on Thursday, check with your accommodation host to find out whether your area is included. During an outage, expect no air conditioning, elevators, or electric appliances. Portable chargers are useful to keep phones and devices running. Restaurants and shops in affected zones may have reduced service or temporary closures. Outages are typically scheduled during daytime hours and last a few hours. For the full list of affected localities, visit the DEDDIE official website or ask locally.