Greece unilaterally scraps biometric scans for UK tourists to avoid airport delays, highlighting a massive lack of reciprocity for Greek travelers to the UK.

Hersonissos Municipality implements a strict ban on construction and earthworks during the 2026 tourist season. See the dates, fines, and restricted zones.

Heraklion completes 8km of sidewalks and 27 elevated crossings, while launching 19 new solar-powered smart pedestrian crossings at school zones.

Drones, Frontex, and patrols rise in Crete. Paradise now comes with surveillance and a side of reality.

Heraklion hosts a major cultural and legal event on April 25 to discuss the history of the Cretan vendetta and the traditional reconciliation of Sasmos.

The second phase of the Agios Nikolaos Marina upgrade has begun, with the installation of Italian floating piers, solar panels, and smart LED lighting.

Nikos Kokolakis slams Cretan hoteliers over unpaid bonuses and digital work card tampering as the 2026 season begins.

The Association of Professional Taxi Drivers of Heraklion strongly condemns the newly passed passenger transport bill, calling it a tombstone for the profession, as it favours multinationals and tourism interests.

Crete’s small businesses, from bakeries to kiosks. A closer look at how local shops shape the island’s authentic tourist experience.