Agios Nikolaos port hosted its largest cruise ship, the Explora I, after new infrastructure upgrades.

Chania set new cruise records in 2025 with 150 ships and 331,808 passengers at Souda. A 48.6% jump highlights the port’s booming appeal.

On September 30, 2025, Heraklion unions joined Greece’s nationwide strike against a Labor Ministry bill proposing a 13-hour workday.

Heraklion approved its Urban Accessibility Plan to fix broken sidewalks and improve mobility. Officials promise ramps, routes, and new designs.

A sudden storm drenched Viannos, Selakano, and Ierapetra with up to 75 mm of rain. Farmers hailed it as a lifeline after years of drought.

Lake Kournas in Crete hides mysterious eels trapped between myth and migration. Locals still whisper stories of the elusive creatures.

Cretan hoteliers met Governor Arnaoutakis, reviewed the season, and pressed for fixes on airports, VOAK, ports, and water supply.

Members of Heraklion’s 1st Municipal Community toured Agia Triada, meeting residents and inspecting €7.5M redevelopment works aimed at transforming the historic neighborhood.

Cretan olive trees — ancient roots, folklore, rituals, and everyday uses that make them the island’s most enduring companions.

Flights may land on time, but good luck reaching Heraklion airport. Endless queues, double-parking, and record arrivals made the road a nightmare.

Think you’re ready for Greek ferries? Wait until you fight for a deck chair, overpriced sandwiches, and a place to nap in the corridor — survival tips inside.

Satellite images from 2022–2025 reveal a dramatic decline in Crete’s Aposelemis reservoir, raising concerns for water supply, farming, and ecosystems.

Crete’s birds suffer without specialist care. Heraklion must welcome an avian vet to protect canaries, parrots, and finches.

Cleanup crews in Chania collected five tons of waste from Theriso’s river and streets, restoring shine to the historic village.