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.

For the fifth time since 2020, MPs discussed the mythical “Cretan train.” No construction yet, but hope remains the island’s most reliable transport.

Once again, politicians discussed the mythical “Cretan train,” proving hope is renewable even when railways are not.

The Archaeological Museum of Heraklion unveils yet another schedule puzzle. Different hours by month, mysterious Wednesdays, and classic Cretan timing chaos.

After half a millennium of patiently holding up the skyline, Heraklion’s Venetian Walls are finally getting some attention — or at least, another document.On Thursday, October 23, at the Ministry of Culture in Athens, the great Ceremony of Pens took place: Minister Lina Mendoni, Governor Stavros Arnaoutakis, Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, and ODAP President Nikoleta Divari-Valakou […]

The Kissamos Chestnut Festival ended in sadness after a tragic event in Elos, as the municipality expressed condolences while honoring those who kept tradition alive.

Cretan farmers escalate protests across Heraklion, Rethymno, and Chania in 2025, raising fears of transport and tourism disruptions during autumn travel.