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Athens and Ankara Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Aegean Marine Parks and Maritime Zoning

Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey's foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine…

Skaleta Gets a Bigger, Stronger Wall

A retaining wall in Skaleta is getting extra reinforcement, new railings and €62,886 in additional funding. Work resumes after the…

Search for Missing 71-Year-Old Windsurfer Continues Off Crete

The search for a 71-year-old man who disappeared while windsurfing off the coast of Heraklion is continuing, with boats and…

September Is the New August in Crete

Crete's tourist season expands as September flight capacity rivals August records, pushing high season well into November across Chania and…

Crete VOAK Highway Construction Triggers Severe Peak-Season Gridlock

Heraklion transport drivers challenge the Minister to navigate VOAK traffic chaos as local groups demand night work and threaten legal…

Agios Nikolaos Wants You to Bring Your Mandolin and Sing in the Streets

Agios Nikolaos invites lutenists, violinists, mandolinists, and singers to join a traditional street cantada celebrating World Tourism Day on September…

Crete Gas Prices Stay Above €2 a Liter, But Don’t Worry, You’re Getting 10 Cents Off

Fuel prices in Crete remain above €2 a litre as Brent crude tops $91, natural gas hits a 44-month high…

Agios Nikolaos Is Getting a Soundtrack on September 22

A traditional kantada (serenade) taking over the streets of Agios Nikolaos to celebrate World Tourism Day.

Music and Serenades to Fill Agios Nikolaos Streets on September 22

Agios Nikolaos will celebrate World Tourism Day with a traditional kantada featuring local musicians and singers on September 22, 2026.

Why Former Military Camps Could Be Put to Better Use to Enhance Visitor and Community Experience

Heraklion is planning schools, social housing, green spaces and public facilities on three former military sites. But before every square…