Greek seismologist Akis Tselentis explains the 5.7 Crete quake, warns against seismic rumors, and advises caution regarding small tsunamis.

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck south of Lasithi early Friday morning, followed by a series of aftershocks. Video from Moires captures the raw force inside a house.

Heraklion Municipality announces six new projects for rural communities, through the LEADER TAPToK program, including a 23-unit defibrillator network.

Tension erupts on the island of Gavdos as police and demolition crews move into Lavrakas to tear down coastal huts, citing fire safety concerns.

Sewage discharge in Sissi and Milatos, Crete, reveals inadequate infrastructure, raising concerns about tourism sustainability and public health.

Mayor Manolis Menegakis coordinates with Lasithi Antiquities on Spinalonga construction and museum openings for the 2026 season.

Mitsotakis outlines Crete’s 12-month tourism vision, linking culture, infrastructure, and spending to a stronger 2026 travel model.

Mayor Antonios Perrakis met Deputy Minister Kontogeorgis to discuss the National Strategy for Regional Development and the new Secretariat for Mountainous Areas.

At the ND pre-conference in Heraklion, leaders outline Crete’s transformation into a 12-month tourism flagship and a European innovation hub.

Greece passes a landmark bill protecting iconic handicrafts like Cretan Knives and Tinos woodcarvings. The new law supports local artisans.

While the coast celebrates the water from the Aposelemis Dam, residents of the Lasithi Plateau warn of a vanishing population and a crumbling road network.

Creta24 reports rising water at Aposelemis Dam as Sfendili submerges again, easing drought fears for Heraklion and eastern Crete.

Greece launched a new year-round campaign for Greek mountain tourism, featuring infrastructure upgrades and a dedicated digital platform.

Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis announced the deployment of 130 officers to a new elite crime unit in Crete and 70 additional police to Heraklion airport and port.

Powerful winds in Crete flipped a KTEL bus in Sfakia and caused widespread damage in Messara, Heraklion. No injuries reported during the April 17th gale.

The redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone continues with new archaeological discoveries and sectional construction to minimize business disruption.

Heraklion’s recent removal of granite paving stones outside the Cultural Center has sparked debate over wasteful spending and the lack of an urban master plan.