A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Heraklion at 2:09 a.m., waking residents across Crete. No damage reported.

Heraklion hosts a road safety forum on November 30, 2025, with talks, art, and actions in memory of accident victims.

ELMEPA and Ningbo University signed a 2025 deal to launch the Hellenic–Chinese Research Center for Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Crete.

Government approves 1.5M euros for Ierapetra’s wildfire damage, celebrated as a major victory despite barely covering repairs.

Heraklion commits 854,000 euros to pothole repairs and road safety upgrades, promising faster interventions and safer streets—if the plan finally works.

Across the Mediterranean, small family bays — once the heart of coastal life — are disappearing at a rate that would shock anyone paying attention. Development plans, marina expansions, luxury berths, and “blue investment initiatives” have turned once unique and unspoiled coves into concrete grids. But on Crete’s south coast, a tiny, unnamed bay has […]

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.