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Knossos Toilets Reopen After Cleaners Return

A mysterious complaint nearly shut down the facilities at Knossos. The Travel Agents' Association stepped in to defend the cleaners,…

Kastelli Airport Finds New Ways to Spend More Than €625 Million

The new Heraklion airport's cost has exploded. The state is now paying the contractor €444 million in "compensation" for delays,…

Chania Sewage Spill Blamed on NATO Bases, Capitalism, and Expensive Theater Tickets

Raw sewage hit Nea Chora beach. A local group's response? Blaming the burst pipe on US-NATO bases, expensive theater tickets,…

Agios Nikolaos Water Utility Clears Ammos Beach Following Sewage Leak Investigation

Agios Nikolaos water authorities confirm no sewage entered Ammos Beach near the marina, attributing storm drain runoff to clean water…

Chania Municipal Market Lease Auction Set for August 31 Ahead of December Reopening

The Municipality of Chania announces a public oral auction on August 31, 2026, to lease 13 vacant shop stalls inside…

Heraklion Opposition Demands Answers After Sewage Spill Near Koules Fortress

Following Cretalive's report of a sewage spill near Koules Fortress, Heraklion's opposition is demanding answers, repairs, and a clear timetable.

Crete’s Longest Road Tunnel Takes Shape Beneath the New Kastelli Airport Project

Crete's future longest road tunnel, part of the new Kastelli Airport project, has entered its final construction phase after a…

False Images Fuel Confusion as Crete’s Preveli Palm Forest Escapes Worst-Case Fears

Traveling to southern Rethymno after the wildfire? Preveli Monastery stands intact, but parts of the palm grove burned. Get the…

Minoa Pediada’s Circle of Culture Festival Returns with Focus on Papoura Hill and Byzantine Crete

The Circle of Culture Festival features archaeological tours, live music, local food, and events celebrating Crete's cultural heritage.

Tourist from Cyprus Arrested After Sprinting Half Naked into Heraklion Military Zone

A 25-year-old tourist from Cyprus was tackled and arrested after sprinting half-naked onto a military air defense base in Heraklion.

Fire Near Drapeti, Heraklion Brought Under Control

A wildfire that broke out near Drapeti in Heraklion's Minoa Pediada municipality was quickly contained by firefighters despite strong winds.…

Great News, Chania! The Municipal Market Reopening Is Only Four Years Behind Schedule

Chania completes tenant auctions for the historic Agora, targeting a December 4, 2026 grand reopening with a focus on local…

Heraklion’s Waterfront Moves Closer to Major Transformation

Heraklion's restoration of the Venetian Arsenals enters the tender phase as part of an €18 million plan to revitalize the…

Kaunas’ ConTempo Festival Returns with Aerial Acrobatics, Circus, and Experimental Theatre

From August 1-9, the ConTempo festival takes over Kaunas with aerial acrobatics, street performances, and contemporary dance.

Could Sea Turtles Help Control Crete’s Invasive Pufferfish?

The toxic pufferfish is taking over the seas of Crete. Scientists are now looking at the loggerhead sea turtle as…

Malevizi Festival Returns in September With Free Concerts, Local Culture, and Traditional Dances

The Malevizi Festival returns to Gazi from Sept 4-6, 2026, with live music, local culture, and free evening concerts.

Apollo Hills Reaches Major Construction Milestone on the Athens Riviera

The €200 million development on the Athens Riviera is on schedule for delivery in the second quarter of 2027. The…

Crete Pufferfish Crisis Escalates After Child Encounter and Tragic Pet Loss

Divers remove 67 toxic pufferfish from Messara Bay following a scary encounter with an 8-year-old swimmer and the tragic death…

The Overcrowded Reality of the Free Bus in Chania

Free electric buses connecting Chania's parking lots to the city center are facing severe overcrowding. Passengers, including tourists and parents…

Metaxa Hospitality Group Released “2258: A Story About the Regeneration of the Earth” Documentary

Does regenerative agriculture on the Lasithi Plateau hold the key to the future of Cretan hospitality? 2258: A Story About…