The Psarolakos area of Stalis is being revamped with a €310,000 project backed by the Municipality of Hersonissos.

Heraklion University Hospital carried out an earthquake drill early on Friday, February 21. This crucial exercise simulated an emergency evacuation scenario in response to a tremor. Staff demonstrated their ability to move patients and anyone affected by the supposed quake to safety. Temporary tents erected on the hospital’s grounds served as makeshift facilities for treating […]

Emergency Shelters Open to Protect the Vulnerable As weather patterns take a drastic turn with the CORAL cold snap erupting across Crete, Heraklion’s Municipality has activated its emergency support facilities for homeless individuals. The forecast predicts severe chills, sporadic heavy rain, and snowfalls starting Wednesday night, February 19th, prompting city services to act swiftly. To […]

Johann Wolfgang Williams, 21, vanished near the Samaria Gorge, Crete, on February 13, 2025. Use the Use the Missing Alert app to help find him.

Update: The message he sent. It still lingers like an echo. Coordinates of a location deep in the rugged heart of Crete—an isolated pin on a map, flanked by jagged cliffs and untamed wilderness. Johann Williams, a 21-year-old German traveler, had been exploring Greece, chasing its raw beauty. But now, he is the center of […]

Rethymno Carnival 2025 begins on February 12th after a weather delay, inviting everyone to its dazzling theme “Step Into the Light.”

Forme Musicali is a concert featuring Greek pianist Konstantinos Katsoulis with works by Bach, Beethoven, Grieg, and Kapustin.

Heraklion’s municipal services provide heated shelters and emergency support on 6th February to combat ongoing harsh weather.

OiNotika Cretan Wine Fair on February 1-3, 2025, at DEKK will feature wine tasting workshops for wine enthusiasts and industry professionals.

Local leaders from the Region of Crete pledged to fund VOAK plans if the government’s budget doesn’t cover them.