ERT Chania 1512 kHz (https://mediumwave.info/2025/05/28/greece-16/) was broadcasting content from ERT Radio Christmas internet radio until yesterday, when the antenna mast support cables were cut, and the station went off-air (https://www.haniotika-nea.gr/epese-i-keraia-tis-ert-sti-soyda-ereynes-gia-ta-aitia-fot/ local newspaper, in Greek). Thankfully, no one was injured, and the transmitter is not damaged.
Quoting ERT’s official announcement (https://www.ertnews.gr/perifereiakoi-stathmoi/chania/xania-epese-i-keraia-tou-pompou-mesaion-tis-ert-i-anakoinosi-tis-etairias/): “From the on-site inspection, it was found that unknown individuals cut the supports of the antenna system, which is over 100 meters tall, using tools, causing it to collapse without fortunately causing any other serious damage to the facilities.”
A lawsuit was filed against unknown individuals for criminal acts, and the necessary actions for damage repair have begun.
In other news from Chania, after the event, occasionally there is a very strong transmission on 1467 kHz. It plays only music (in the spirit of the attached MP3) and has the strongest signal on MW, surpassing local pirates, who, by the way, were very active during the Christmas holiday season.
Manolis, Chania GRC (2026-01-03)