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The Heraklion Digital Transformation Enters Its Final Stage

Heraklion approved a €611,940 project to overhaul municipal operations, promising streamlined services, transparency, and digital interaction with citizens.

Heraklion Launches Followgreen ‘Recycling Backpack’ Mission with Cash Prizes for Students

Heraklion’s Followgreen platform unveiled a new “Green Mission” urging students to recycle old school supplies—with the chance to win a…

Heraklion Coordinates Pan-European Sustainable Tourism Network

Heraklion hosted a pan-European meeting on sustainable tourism. The city, as “Action Leader,” promises guidance on certifications, SMEs, and policy…

Krasi Plans a Cultural Makeover

Krasi plans a cultural makeover for the ancient plane tree, the House of Literature, and the Polykentro, aiming to become…

Tzitziki Cicadas Create Crete’s Loudest Summer Soundtrack

Crete’s tzitziki cicadas once again dominate the island’s soundscape—loved, hated, and impossible to ignore, they remain the true anthem of…

Why Cretan Herbs Are a National Treasure

Cretan herbs stand out as a natural and cultural treasure, linking Greece’s biodiversity, health traditions, and tourism with global interest.

Sternes Cave in Crete’s White Mountains Gains International Recognition

The Sternes Cave and peak in Crete’s White Mountains emerge as natural landmarks, combining speleology, hiking, and panoramic views across…

Crete Tourism Bus Owners Condemn Road Blockades Over Farmer Protests

Crete’s tourism bus operators denounce farmer roadblocks on the VOAK, warning of chaos, reputational damage, and a blow to the…

Crete Gridlocked as Farmers’ Protests Leave 500 Tourists Stranded

Roadblocks by Cretan farmers on the VOAK left 500 tourists without flights. Tourism bodies warn of “irreparable damage” to Crete’s…

Stray Cats in Greece Rule the Ruins and Cafés

Greece’s stray cats are everywhere—on ruins, in tavernas, and across tourist Instagram feeds.