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Hotel Workers Demand More Than Applause: Lasithi MP Calls Out Tourism’s Ugly Truth

PASOK MP Katerina Spyridaki brought hotel workers’ demands to Parliament, slamming a sector built on record profits but poor conditions.

Heraklion Joins Nationwide Strike Against 13-Hour Workday

On September 30, 2025, Heraklion unions joined Greece's nationwide strike against a Labor Ministry bill proposing a 13-hour workday.

Cretan Sea Lavender: Lilac Fires on Salted Ground

Sea lavender (Limonium spp.) flourishes on Crete’s dunes, marshes, and salt pans, blooming lilac where salt and wind defeat all…

Athens Airport to Add 90 New Air Traffic Controllers

Gov’t spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed 90 new air traffic controllers for Athens Airport. Officials promise fewer delays.

Heraklion Approves Urban Accessibility Plan Amid Crumbling Sidewalks

Heraklion approved its Urban Accessibility Plan to fix broken sidewalks and improve mobility. Officials promise ramps, routes, and new designs.

Deputy Shipping Minister Backs Island Strategy at Oinousses Conference

At the 16th Panhellenic Conference of Small Islands on Oinousses, Sept 26–28, 2025, Deputy Minister Stefanos Gikas outlined strategies for…

Nationwide Test of Civil Defense Sirens on October 1

On October 1, nationwide sirens will sound as part of the Parmenion-25 exercise. Citizens are advised that this is a…

New Locations and Extensions for Chania’s Public Markets

As of October 1, 2025, Chania's public markets will operate at new locations. The Municipality announced updated locations for Monday…

Flights Unaffected by October 1 Strike After Court Ruling in Greece

Flights in Greece will run on October 1, 2025, after a court barred aviation unions from joining a nationwide strike.…

Unexpected Storm Brings Water Relief to Southeast Crete Farmers

A sudden storm drenched Viannos, Selakano, and Ierapetra with up to 75 mm of rain. Farmers hailed it as a…