Heraklion families hesitate to allow school trips abroad due to the war in the Middle East, asking the Ministry for clear rules and refunds for paid excursions.

Eurostat data shows Cyprus has the highest percentage of citizens who never use public transport, highlighting the island’s strong dependence on cars

Elafonissi, Balos and Falasarna in Kissamos secure top global rankings on Tripadvisor’s 2026 Best Beaches list, reaffirming Crete’s coastal appeal.

With climate pressure and lower harvests, olive stakeholders in Viannos meet to discuss resilience and long-term strategy.

Three migrants died, and more than 25 remain missing after a boat sank south of Crete. A second vessel carrying 67 people was located nearby.

Crete’s European gastronomy title brings competitions, coordination and big promises to promote what the island already does best: eat well.

With Aulūs returning in 2026 through Chania and Lindos, the group is evolving into something more sophisticated.

Crete celebrates a port study that took 4.5 years and 42 approvals. Actual construction? Still a dream. Argophilia tells the truth.

Nearly 400,000 cruise visitors reached Chania in 2025, confirming its rise as a year-round port of call and testing local parking skills at the same time.

A longtime family dog attacked its elderly owner near Kalamata, raising questions about the stress of aging animals.

Ierapetra and Makry Gialos are furious after the closure of their ELTA branches — the last surviving public service in eastern Crete. Locals now face 100 km drives for a stamp and a prayer.