Nervous tourists still ask the same thing—are there dangerous snakes in Crete? The answer is simple: no. Here is the truth about the island’s harmless reptiles.

Region of Crete warns of worsening air quality in Heraklion due to airborne particles from the Dardanelles wildfire. Vulnerable groups are urged to avoid outdoor exposure.

UNESCO Greece Chair Aikaterini Tzitzikosta visited Sitia and Kato Zakros to deepen cultural ties, support Erotokritos’ heritage bid, and promote local cultural diplomacy.

AADE ramps up tax inspections in Crete, using drones and undercover agents to curb evasion from beach bars to village panigyria.

Heraklion suffers its fourth water-supply failure from the Aposelemis Dam in five months, with output cut by 40% during peak summer demand.

Kerasia and Ano Asites in Heraklion are set for 2025 makeovers. From churchyard facelifts to rural road repairs, here is what locals and tourists can expect from these Cretan village upgrades.

Tomorrow, August 14, Ano Viannos kicks off its 2nd Olive Oil Festival — two days of music and flavors honoring Crete’s prized liquid gold.

Olive oil has long been the soul of Crete — a cornerstone of its cuisine, its economy, and its identity. Yet that tradition is now under pressure few could have imagined. Climate extremes, market instability, and a rise in calculated deception are testing the resilience of the island’s most treasured product. In 2024, the European […]

The water crisis in Crete is no longer a bad season — it is a way of life created by overdevelopment.

The Municipality of Platanias proposes an ambitious project that will transform the eastern and western sides of the iconic Keritis Bridge. The initiative focuses on the creation of thematic historical and environmental parks, breathing new life into a place steeped in memories and natural grace. Keritis Bridge, built around 1908 during the term of Prime […]

Even on a sunlit spring day, the Karavolas Beachfront in Heraklion cannot hide its neglect. Geórgios Manoúsos, a politician with a keen photographer’s eye, describes his most recent visit as “a sad reflection of the city’s priorities.” This is not a casual complaint; thousands of visitors, both tourists and local families, see the same problems […]

Crete’s roadsides are dotted with kandylaki. Learn what these shrines mean and how they reflect local culture and faith.

The Region of Crete and the Municipality of Malevizi signed a 3.5 million euro contract to redevelop E. Venizelou Street in Gazi.