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What Malaka Really Means in Crete

Every Greek knows Malaka, but Crete has weaponized it into a cultural art form

Why Olive Oil Standards Matter More Than Ever

Online seminar on olive oil contamination in Crete raises concerns for producers and hospitality businesses. What tourism stands to lose.

Tourist Police 171 Crete Help Line

Every traveler in Crete should save 171. It will help you with and everything that needs a gentle nudge toward…

Heraklion Taxis Announce 48-Hour Strike.

Heraklion taxi union claims "pirate taxis" threaten their existence Reality check: Heraklion has zero pirate taxis and infinite official ones…

Why Every Greek High School Suddenly Thinks Crete Is Disneyland

Students want fun, parents want safety, teachers want survival. Crete delivers all three—plus chaos.

A Stronger Grid for Crete

The Crete–Attica power link promises €5B in savings by 2035, cleaner air, and more stable energy for tourism.

A Driver in Heraklion Explains Why the New 30 km/h Limit Will Change Nothing.

A Heraklion driver explains why the new 30 km/h speed limit is pointless in a city where nobody follows traffic…

Crete Rushes to Protect Its Olive Oil Before Tourists Notice

Crete hosts an online event on mineral oil contamination in olive oil, aiming to protect product quality and the island’s…

What Crete’s Delayed Energy Shift Means for Homes, Hotels, and Tourism

Crete’s major energy interconnection enters commercial operation in 2026, but oil units must remain active, affecting homes, hotels, and tourism…

Severe Weather Expected in Crete from November 28

EMY warns of a severe weather shift in Crete starting November 28, lasting 48 hours.