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Crete Faces EU Pressure Over Kasteli Airport’s Missing Rail Link

Haris Mamoulakis warns that Crete’s new Kasteli Airport may open as the EU’s only major hub without a rail link.

Crete’s Hiking Season Gets Longer

Crete extends trail maintenance into winter as hiking tourism continues to grow. Visitors urged to stay safe — and never…

Crete’s Hidden Winter Market Boom

From honey to herbs, Crete's winter fairs are thriving. Tourists and locals flock to village markets, where tradition, warmth, and…

Cretan Wineries Gear Up for Gastronomy Tourism

Crete's vineyards prepare for a record season of gastronomy tourism, blending vineyard stays, local table pairings, and authentic Cretan hospitality.

Greece Discovers Shocking News: Tourists Buy Water, Snacks, and Beer

A new NielsenIQ survey reveals that 94% of tourists in Greece buy groceries, with bottled water at 82% and beer…

Winter 2025/26: Greece’s Airlines Are Not Just Optimistic — They Are Aggressively Confident

INSETE data shows 6.33 million winter seats to Greece for 2025/26 (+11.8%) with bookings up 6.8%.

Heraklion Declares War on Potholes Again

Heraklion commits 854,000 euros to pothole repairs and road safety upgrades, promising faster interventions and safer streets—if the plan finally…

Crete’s Olive Oil Season Begins With a Question Nobody Wants to Answer: How Low Can It Go?

Crete braces for one of its weakest olive oil seasons as drought, pests, high costs, and poor infrastructure drive production…

Agios Nikolaos Restores the Yellow Line as Red and Green Routes Pause

Agios Nikolaos reinstates the Yellow Line from 17 November 2025 while the Red and Green Lines pause.

The Mediterranean’s Last Quiet Bay

Across the Mediterranean, small family bays — once the heart of coastal life — are disappearing at a rate that…