Hersonissos celebrates Clean Monday with Koulouma events across its villages, inviting residents and visitors to welcome Lent with food, music, and kites.

Five years after the 2021 earthquake in Minoa Pediada, hundreds of homes remain uninhabitable as residents request ENFIA exemption through 2026 and beyond.

Following participation in two German travel fairs, Crete officials predict strong visitor growth and year-round tourism expansion.

Wind gusts reached 121 km/h in eastern Crete while temperatures exceeded 17°C. Travel disruptions and local power cuts reported.

Small boats with migrants continue to arrive on Crete’s southern coast amid favorable weather, with local authorities managing arrivals without impact on tourism.

Crete presented plans for a new 1 km cycle lane and a central charging station in Chania during the SMILE CITY partners’ meeting in Rome.

Crete participated in the opening Sea4Future meeting in Alicante, presenting targeted tools to tackle invasive species that threaten Mediterranean fisheries and coastal livelihoods.

Hersonissos approved over €2 million in water and sewer infrastructure projects for 2026, fornetwork upgrades and drought resilience.

The Region of Crete is moving ahead with a large-scale reforestation plan in the Asterousia Mountains.

Police in Crete have stepped up helmet checks for scooters, motorbikes, and e-scooters, issuing hundreds of fines in one week. Tourists are not exempt.

Crete will compensate fishermen at €6.50/kg for invasive Sennin-fugu starting in February 2026, but additional costs may offset the benefit.

Advantage, Youth hosts a free charity tennis tournament for children in Rethymno on March 1 at Baseline Sports Club, with prizes, meals, and training support.