Agios Nikolaos steps in to prevent ELTA branch closures in Neapolis and Elounda, offering municipal space as officials warn of impacts on local communities.

Over 130,000 visitors explored Kourtaliotis Gorge in 2025, undeterred by a new €5 entrance fee.

Mayor Kalokairinos and city officials visited Erythraia Park once more to announce that the project is progressing, with a 149-car parking lot and walking routes on the way.

The Culture Ministry, Region of Crete, and Municipality of Heraklion have signed a €22.5 million agreement to restore the Venetian Walls and Arsenals.

Crete approves a €1.23 million tourism plan for 2026, aiming to hit 7 million visitors and keep its crown as Greece’s top destination.

Crete’s Regional Governor, Stavros Arnaoutakis, approved €500,000 for the restoration of Gortyna’s Roman Odeon.

On November 9, Crete’s wineries celebrate World Wine Tourism Day 2025 with open doors, tastings, and tours through sun-kissed vineyards.

Fewer wildfires and faster rescues made 2025 one of Chania’s safest summers. Here’s how firefighters, volunteers, and travelers worked together to protect Crete’s trails.

Greek police continue investigations into the Vorizia vendetta, with more suspects possibly involved and strict security measures during the victims’ funerals.

The Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris returns to Souda on November 4 — and so do the protests.

After a suspected vendetta shooting in Vorizia police secure the area investigations continue and travel across Crete remains completely safe

After the tragic incident in Voriza police maintain calm and farmers pause protests travel and tourism across Crete continue safely and peacefully

Cretan police recovered hundreds of stolen sheep and lambs near Agios Nikolaos and Ierapetra showing tourists that island life is safe and well guarded

Authorities secured Voriza village after an explosion and gunfire. One person is dead, several are injured, and there is no threat to nearby tourist areas.