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Agios Nikolaos Wants You to Bring Your Mandolin and Sing in the Streets

Agios Nikolaos invites lutenists, violinists, mandolinists, and singers to join a traditional street cantada celebrating World Tourism Day on September…

Cultural Association of Apesokari Hosts Guided Tour of Local Minoan Ruins and Messara Museum

A guided archaeological tour of Aposekari and the Messara Museum led by Heidelberg University archaeologist Diamantis Panagiotopoulos takes place September…

Santorini Launches Four-Month Strategic Tourism Campaign with Edelweiss Air

Santorini is targeting the Swiss market with a four-month Edelweiss campaign, as Zurich-Santorini capacity rises 3% and the island seeks…

Rethymno Offers Free Greek Language Lessons to Migrants

Rethymno is offering free Greek language lessons to migrants, with beginner, advanced and Arabic-speaking classes starting October 13.

Heraklion Airport Sets New Passenger Records

Heraklion Airport handled a record 68,818 passengers on August 1 as traffic rose 4.6% through August 23, pointing to another…

Dromoi Zois Welcomes September With a Multi-Option Adventure in Lasithi

Hiking and Mountaineering Association Dromoi Zois is hosting a multi-option outdoor excursion in Lasithi on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

Crete’s Grape Harvest Tradition Returns to Kainourgio Chorio

The 14th Trigopatimata in Kainourgio Chorio celebrate Crete’s grape harvest with traditional pressing, local foods, wine, music and culture.

Knossos Closes During the Hottest Hours as Crete Heatwave Continues

Knossos temporarily closes from noon to 5 p.m. on August 26 as high temperatures in Crete prompt safety measures for…

Special KTEL Buses for Agios Fanourios Pilgrimage in Chania

KTEL Chania-Rethymno announces extra bus routes from Chania and Souda to Megala Chorafia on August 26–27 to transport pilgrims heading…

Wildfire Breaks Out Near Zoniana in Mylopotamos, Crete

Firefighters, ground crews, and a helicopter are battling a wildfire in low vegetation near Zoniana, Crete, as the island sits…

Patsides Grape Festival Returns

The 7th Grape Festival returns to Patsides on August 23, celebrating local and Cretan grape production with live music from…

Heraklion Airport Handles More Than 181,000 Passengers in Just Three Days

Heraklion's Nikos Kazantzakis Airport serviced 1,088 flights and 181,145 passengers in just 72 hours as the August 15 holiday rush…

Chania’s Nea Chora Beach Hits the Sewage Ban List: Swimming Prohibited Until Further Notice

Another temporary swimming ban has been issued, this time for Nea Chora in Chania, following a sewage network failure.

6th Revenue Masterclass by RevitUp.direct

RevitUp.direct's 6th Revenue Masterclass comes to Crete on Oct 16, 2026

Greece’s August Full Moon 2026 Opens 126 Historic Sites After Dark

On August 28, 2026, 126 museums and archaeological sites open for free, featuring special cultural events under the night sky.

Arvi’s Banana Festival Returns from 7 to 9 August

The 8th Arvi Banana Festival returns to southern Crete from August 7–9, 2026, with live music, theater, family entertainment, and…

Summer Downpour Takes Heraklion by Surprise

Unseasonable summer rain surprises Heraklion as EMY issues weather warnings across Greece for lightning, hail, and squalls.

The Shocking Gap Between Global Travel Freedom and World Peace

The 20th anniversary Henley Passport Index shows Singapore in 1st place while global conflict levels hit post-WWII highs.

Free Park-and-Ride Service Launches in Rethymno with Electric Shuttle Buses

Visitors to Rethymno can now park for free in Koumbes and travel to the city center on electric shuttle buses…

Salmonella Found in Chicken Products in Lamia

A salmonella outbreak in Lamia has now been traced to three separate chicken suppliers. Positive tests were found in chicken…