Crete recorded 2.1 million international air arrivals in the first half of 2026, up 8.8% in Chania and Heraklion.

Hundreds of Cretans and Athenians reported UFOs on August 11, 2026. Meteorologist Thodoris Kolydas confirms it wasn’t little green men.

Volunteers and local leaders in Pano Riza restore the historic Samari Refuge at 1,370 meters near Rouvas Forest, reopening for hikers this autumn.

On the night of Thursday, July 30, 2026, Greek port authorities in Crete responded to another migratory arrival, locating 41 migrants on a beach of Chrysi Island, near Ierapetra. According to local reports, the group had arrived the previous day via an inflatable boat. However, particularly adverse weather conditions, including heavy swell and strong winds, […]

Shopkeepers at Chania’s historic Municipal Market are reportedly considering legal action over newly announced rents.

Greek authorities arrested an 18-year-old South Sudanese national after rescuing 34 migrants near Gavdos.

A 79-year-old British cruise passenger died after being found unconscious aboard a cruise ship in Chania.

Apokoronas has raised its first Blue Flag of the season in Kavros, celebrating a decade of progress that has increased the municipality’s award-winning beaches from six to seventeen.

Crete’s tourism industry is having another one of those seasons where everyone claims to be happy while checking the accounting spreadsheets.

The Scarlet Lady made an unscheduled call at Souda after itinerary changes, returning to Crete days after Türkiye barred the LGBTQ+-chartered cruise from its planned ports.

Business leaders and police in Chania discussed tackling illegal street trading, cyber fraud, and public safety while proposing a new initiative to protect local businesses and visitors.

Thousands of tourists are currently enjoying the ‘authentic’ Heraklion airport experience, which includes sweating on the pavement and fighting for elbow room inside the terminal.

The fiber optic installation in Heraklion has turned roads into obstacle courses. The Municipality says they just issue permits, while drivers deal with the mess.