Two clay burial containers called Larnakes, estimated from the Late Minoan era were accidentally discovered at Kentri in Ierapetra in South Crete.

The South Aegean Region and Crete are in the lead in terms of tourism-related revenue, while the Central Macedonia Region draws in most of the visitors to Greece, according to the latest study released this week by Institute SETE (INSETE).

The ministerial decision announcing the winning bid of Hellenic Petroleum (HELPE), Total and Exxon Mobil consortium for hydrocarbon research off western and northwestern Crete was made on Tuesday.