The Ministry of Agriculture is launching a pilot program to pay fishermen for catching the invasive pufferfish. The catch? You can’t eat it, sell it, or keep it. You hand it over, get paid, and the government burns it.
Crete’s Summer Heat Is Turning Scenic Hikes Into Rescue Missions
Crete’s firefighters urge visitors to avoid afternoon hikes in gorges as extreme heat drives a rise in rescue operations.
One Cigarette Butt Can Pollute a Beach for Years
A single cigarette butt can remain in the environment for 10 to 15 years, slowly breaking down into microplastics while releasing toxic chemicals such as nicotine, lead, arsenic, and cadmium into the sand and seawater.
ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women to Showcase Crete’s Hidden Gems
ITV presenters Jeff Brazier and producer Mariam Hussain are filming in eastern Crete for This Morning and Loose Women, bringing Lassithi to millions of UK and Irish viewers.
Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello
A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.
Two Tragedies Off Crete Share the Same Dangerous Mistake
A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Sfakia for a missing 65-year-old spearfisherman, while a 75-year-old German tourist lost his life in Georgioupoli.
11-Year-Old Lands 162 Toxic Pufferfish, Helping Protect Greece’s Seas
Lefteris Kavvidas, an 11-year-old from Kastellorizo, won a fishing competition by catching 162 silver-cheeked toadfish.
Dog Dies After Eating Dead Toadfish on Southern Crete Beach
A tragic incident in southern Heraklion where a dog died after eating a washed-up pufferfish prompts an urgent safety warning for pet owners in Crete.
Lifeguard Saves 10-Year-Old Boy from Drowning at Balos Lagoon
Lifeguard Manolis Mylonakis heroically rescued a 10-year-old boy from Balos Lagoon’s deep channel, marking his second rescue in just days.
A Lifeguard’s Guide to Beach Safety in Crete
Manuel Santos shares essential, life-saving advice on shallow-water hazards and how to keep your children safe this summer.
Rethymno Expands Shared Mobility with Lime E-Bikes and Hoppy Scooters
The City of Rethymno is strengthening its sustainable mobility network with a renewed Hoppy scooter partnership and a new fleet of Lime Gen4 shared electric bicycles.
You Won’t Believe How Much a Single Cocktail Behind the Wheel Will Cost You in Europe
“Anyone traveling abroad by car or rental car should not only familiarize themselves with the valid speed limits in advance, but also know the parking regulations and blood alcohol limits. Our analysis shows that even everyday traffic violations can become significantly more expensive than expected depending on the travel destination,” says Frieder Bechtel, press spokesperson […]
Spinalonga Pier Attacked by Rogue Tourist Boat
A passenger excursion boat briefly interrupted its normal boarding routine at Spinalonga by introducing itself to the pier.
WTTC Introduces Independent Certification for Hotel Sustainability Programme
WTTC is transforming its Hotel Sustainability Basics programme into an independently certified scheme aligned with new EU sustainability rules and GSTC standards.
Samaria Gorge Management: Local Stakeholders Demand Reform Over Closure Protocols
The Samaria Gorge is constantly closing due to inaccurate weather forecasts, and the people of Agia Roumeli are done with it.
Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance
The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.
Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague
The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.
French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port
A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.
American Tourist Rescued by Coast Guard Near Dia Island
A 75-year-old American tourist was evacuated by the Heraklion Coast Guard after falling ill on a boat near Dia Island.
Hiker Rescued from Agia Irini Gorge in Chania
A 60-year-old man was found unconscious inside the Agia Irini Gorge by passing hikers.
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