Firefighters have brought a wildfire near Ini in Crete’s Minoa Pediada municipality under control after an hours-long operation. Crews remain on site monitoring for flare-ups.

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis presented a comprehensive circular economy strategy at the Pan-Cretan Conference in Heraklion.

Passengers traveling from Souda to Piraeus via Milos should note a temporary schedule change now in effect. From today through September 6, the ferry will depart Souda at 9:30 p.m. (21:30) instead of its usual 10:00 p.m. (22:00) departure. The vessel is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Piraeus at 6:45 a.m. Passengers are […]

Crete will enjoy warm sunshine today, but afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop over the island’s mountainous interior.

Three mild earthquakes struck offshore areas near Chania and Lasithi overnight. No damage or injuries have been reported.

The SAEK Tourism of Crete offers free vocational training in hospitality, management, culinary arts, and pastry.

Talos Plaza in Heraklion celebrates its 19th anniversary with a free two-day festival on July 7 and 8.

A bus caught fire early this morning at the KTEL parking lot near Heraklion Airport. Firefighters have the situation under control, but the area remains active.

Crete’s tourism season is off to a massive start! Heraklion Airport just processed over 3.47 million passengers in the first half of 2026.

Heraklion Summer Festival 2026 offers 125+ events, free performances, and open-air cinema across the city’s historic venues.

From July 2nd to 5th, Thrapsano will host the 5th International Ceramics Festival titled “Earth, Water, Fire.”

The Video Games Museum heads to the Karteros coast for the Summer Gaming Festival: a weekend of arcade classics and high-score battles.

Bethlehem Cinema on the Venetian Walls in Heraklion opened its summer 2026 season with a sold-out screening.

Heraklion is putting on a show for the summer crowds with new sweepers and a polished coastal front.