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When an Octopus Decides to Swim With You

A winter swimmer in Chania emerged from the sea with an octopus wrapped around his leg. How bathers should react…

Hersonissos Sets the Course for a New Tourism Era

The Municipality of Hersonissos presents a strategic tourism plan focused on infrastructure, sustainability, and long-term destination management.

Saint Basil Comes to Zaros for an Afternoon of Magic

Saint Basil arrives in Zaros on Sunday, December 28, with free children’s activities, storytelling, hot chocolate, and a Christmas market…

Greece’s Tourism Money Is Growing — Here Is What That Actually Means

New data from the Bank of Greece shows rising tourism revenues and visitor numbers in 2025, underlining tourism’s key role…

Cruise Fee Funding Flows to Crete’s Municipalities

Cretan municipalities received state funding from Greece’s cruise passenger fee, with Heraklion and Chania ranking high nationally.

Christmas, But Make It Recyclable — Whether You Like It or Not

Overflowing recycling bins in the Therissos area marked Christmas Day in Heraklion, raising fresh concerns about waste management during the…

First-Ever Drone Show in Heraklion Tonight at the Venetian Walls

Today, Heraklion presents its first-ever drone show at the Venetian Walls, followed by a free concert by Thodoris Voutsikakis at…

Heraklion’s Final Cultural Events of the Year Bring Music and Community to the City

What: The final cycle of Christmas and New Year cultural events in Heraklion When: Saturday, December 27 to Wednesday, December…

Greece’s Rail Upgrade Signals a New Era for Travel and Tourism

Greece orders 23 new electric trains with a 2027 deadline, introducing digital oversight, faster routes, and rail connections that could…

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana Earns Thailand’s First Michelin Star for Italian Cuisine

Cannubi by Umberto Bombana becomes the first Italian restaurant in Thailand to earn a Michelin star.