The return of trapped cruise ships from the Persian Gulf brings relief to Greece after a €40 million economic hit and 94,000 lost passengers.
Series of Earthquakes Shake Lasithi Coastline
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake and over 50 aftershocks have struck south of Goudouras, Crete. No significant damage reported.
Seismologist Akis Tselentis Reassures Public After 5.7 Crete Quake
Greek seismologist Akis Tselentis explains the 5.7 Crete quake, warns against seismic rumors, and advises caution regarding small tsunamis.
5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Lasithi
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 Greenlights €1.2M Investment to Revitalize Rural Communities
Heraklion Municipality announces six new projects for rural communities, through the LEADER TAPToK program, including a 23-unit defibrillator network.
Police-backed Demolitions in Gavdos Spark Outrage
Tension erupts on the island of Gavdos as police and demolition crews move into Lavrakas to tear down coastal huts, citing fire safety concerns.
Sisi Sewage Problem Shows the Dark Side of Crete’s Tourist Boom
Sewage discharge in Sissi and Milatos, Crete, reveals inadequate infrastructure, raising concerns about tourism sustainability and public health.
Agios Nikolaos Coordinates Spinalonga Upgrades
Mayor Manolis Menegakis coordinates with Lasithi Antiquities on Spinalonga construction and museum openings for the 2026 season.
Kyriakos Mitsotakis Positions Crete as Year-round Tourism Leader
Mitsotakis outlines Crete’s 12-month tourism vision, linking culture, infrastructure, and spending to a stronger 2026 travel model.
Kantanos-Selino Pushes for Mountain Sovereignty in Anogia
Mayor Antonios Perrakis met Deputy Minister Kontogeorgis to discuss the National Strategy for Regional Development and the new Secretariat for Mountainous Areas.
Crete Tourism Push Gets Political Spotlight
At the ND pre-conference in Heraklion, leaders outline Crete’s transformation into a 12-month tourism flagship and a European innovation hub.
New Law Shields the Cretan Artisan Knife from Imitations
Greece passes a landmark bill protecting iconic handicrafts like Cretan Knives and Tinos woodcarvings. The new law supports local artisans.
Europe Flights at Risk as Fuel Runs Low
The IEA warns of potential flight cancellations in Europe and the US as jet fuel reserves dwindle to six weeks amid the conflict in Iran.
Lasithi Residents Speak Out on the Desertification of the Plateau
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.
Aposelemis Dam Fills Again as Crete Steps Back from Drought
Creta24 reports rising water at Aposelemis Dam as Sfendili submerges again, easing drought fears for Heraklion and eastern Crete.
Athens Airport Faces Slower Growth as Geopolitics Bites
AIA navigates Middle East flight cancellations and rising costs with a €1.3 billion investment plan to reach 40 million passengers by 2032.
Greece Turns to the Mountains to Fix Its Tourism Imbalance
Greece launched a new year-round campaign for Greek mountain tourism, featuring infrastructure upgrades and a dedicated digital platform.
Sub-Directorate for Combating Organized Crime to Open in Crete
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.
The Great Cretan Eviction and the €1,500 Digital Nomad Dream
As the 2026 tourist season starts, Heraklion residents face eviction and soaring rents. Discover the data behind Crete’s housing crisis.
Gale-Force Fury Flipped a KTEL Bus in Sfakia
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.
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