New 2025 data shows a 42% surge in Greek cultural revenue despite a drop in visitors at Knossos and Phaistos.

Works continue on a new green space in Mastabas, Heraklion. Officials say no parking spaces will be lost, a statement drivers will read twice.

Crete’s Culture Ministry is restoring the old watermill at Gortyn and turning it into an open museum, proving that even obvious ideas can take decades to come to fruition.

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded southwest of Paleochora in Crete on March 14. No damage reported, but the tremor was felt in parts of western Crete.

The Crete–Attica interconnection will cut costs and emissions, but questions remain about timing and the long-term impact on energy security.

PASOK MP Fragkiskos Parasyris attacks the Ministry of Culture over parking bans near the Venetian Walls of Heraklion, warning of chaos for residents and visitors.

European airlines expand flights to Heraklion, but Middle East tensions freeze Arab interest and raise concerns about May bookings for Crete tourism.

The government accepted most requests from Heraklion and Malevizi for changes to the BOAK project, opening the way for a supplementary study on the urban bypass.

Crete enters tourist season with stronger European air links to Heraklion. At the same time, the war in the Middle East freezes Arab airline interest.

Volunteer tree planting in Chania on March 15 at the Polytechnic of Crete park. Locals and tourists invited to join the environmental action.

Anti-war rally in Chania on March 12 at Municipal Market Square. Protests planned in Heraklion and Rethymno amid concerns over Souda Base.