The geotechnical survey for the Zakros reservoir began on November 4, marking real progress on a project vital for eastern Crete’s water security and agriculture.
Low Demand for Heating Oil in Heraklion Despite Subsidy Launch
A Platform Opens, but the Interest Stays Cold The Greek government will open the myThermansi platform on Monday, November 10, allowing citizens to apply for heating subsidies. The measure encompasses a wide range of energy sources, including heating oil, natural gas, LPG, biomass, firewood, and electricity supplied through district heating systems. According to the Joint […]
ELTA Closes More Branches
Once upon a time, the postman rang twice.Now, he just texts: “Branch closed, good luck.” After a decade of decline and a €250 million rescue plan, Hellenic Post (ELTA) has found a new way to innovate — by becoming smaller. It is not bankruptcy; it is “strategic minimalism.” The plan is simple: fewer branches, fewer […]
Chania Runs Out of Space for Cruise Ships
Nearly 400,000 passengers arrived in Chania by sea in 2025. Locals smiled, adjusted parking, and practiced saying “no problem” in six languages.
The Real Crete Is Not the Guns but the People
Beyond headlines and feuds, Crete stands for culture, hospitality, and art — a land defined by dignity, not by violence.
Why ELTA Is Shutting 204 Branches
The planned shutdown of 20 ELTA branches across Crete has prompted strong reactions from Laiki Syspeirosi, which warns of deepening isolation for rural communities.
Voriza Incident and Farmer Protests in Crete
After the tragic Voriza shooting Cretan farmers paused protests in respect for victims while new aid measures for agriculture move forward.
Crete Trembles — Or Maybe Just Yawns — After Journalists Report Another 3.3 ‘Earthquake’
A 3.3-magnitude quake south of Tymbaki gave Crete a light shake — and journalists a full adrenaline rush.
Crete Installs Fire System at Knossos
The Region of Crete approves a €1.1 million fire protection project for Knossos Palace — because even Minoan kings could use a sprinkler.
Greece Fireproofs Mon Repos
The Ministry of Culture installs a high-tech fire system at Corfu’s Mon Repos. A noble idea — centuries late, mildly ironic, and very Greek.
How to Gut a Marine Park Bureaucracy Greek Style
Greece’s Culture Ministry lifted fishing restrictions in Alonissos Marine Park, enabling trawlers to enter protected waters and sparking an environmental backlash.
Fireworks and Animals in Crete
In Crete, celebration is never quiet. Weddings, baptisms, football victories, national holidays — and sometimes no reason at all — end with a sky full of fire.
Wizz Air Launches Larnaca–Bratislava Flights from January 2026
Wizz Air will connect Larnaca and Bratislava with three weekly flights starting January 12, 2026, expanding its Cyprus network and offering new travel options to Central Europe.
EOT’s New Vision for Greek Tourism Presented in Rethymno
Andreas Fiorentinos, met with Crete’s Hotel Association to discuss sustainability, funding, and the extension of Greece’s tourism season in 2025.
October Flights to Greece Rise 5.3%
Airdata Tracker by INSETE shows a 5.3% increase in international flight seats to Greece in October 2025, signaling a longer tourist season.
The Parthenon Emerges: Athens’ Eternal Temple Breathes Again
On a crisp October morning, Athenians and travelers alike looked up at the Acropolis and blinked: the Parthenon had shed its steel skin. For the first time in decades, that ancient temple stood unmasked. What was once permanently half-hidden by scaffolding now revealed itself whole — a fleeting miracle of marble and light. For the […]
Private Pilots Choose Sitia for Flying Tourism in Crete
Sitia welcomed pilots from Germany, Slovenia, Croatia, and Austria — a sky-high boost for Crete’s growing air tourism.
Malaka Packs a Punch
Yorgos Pappas unpacks the humor and humanity behind Crete’s favorite expression.
Crete’s 80% Olive Oil Loss Leaves Viannos in Despair
Olive oil production in Crete plunges by up to 80% in Viannos as drought and fruit fly infestation devastate local groves.
Cyprus Tourists Report Taxi Overcharging at Larnaca and Paphos Airports
Tourists in Cyprus reported inflated taxi fares at night. Official tariffs show far lower prices, but some drivers demanded €200–300.
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