Manuel Santos German Child Rescued After Drifting Offshore on Inflatable Ring at Ligres Beach 2 months ago An 8-year-old German boy was safely rescued after drifting offshore on an inflatable ring at Ligres Beach in southern Crete. Greece Launches “Catch and Burn” Program Paying Fishermen 5.33€ to Collect Toxic Pufferfish 2 months ago The Ministry of Agriculture is launching a pilot program to pay fishermen for catching the invasive pufferfish. The catch? You… Crete’s Summer Heat Is Turning Scenic Hikes Into Rescue Missions 2 months ago 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 2 months ago A single cigarette butt can remain in the environment for 10 to 15 years, slowly breaking down into microplastics while… ITV’s This Morning and Loose Women to Showcase Crete’s Hidden Gems 2 months ago ITV presenters Jeff Brazier and producer Mariam Hussain are filming in eastern Crete for This Morning and Loose Women, bringing… Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello 2 months ago A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found… Two Tragedies Off Crete Share the Same Dangerous Mistake 2 months ago A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Sfakia for a missing 65-year-old spearfisherman, while a 75-year-old German tourist… 11-Year-Old Lands 162 Toxic Pufferfish, Helping Protect Greece’s Seas 2 months ago 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 2 months ago A tragic incident in southern Heraklion where a dog died after eating a washed-up pufferfish prompts an urgent safety warning… Lifeguard Saves 10-Year-Old Boy from Drowning at Balos Lagoon 2 months ago 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 2 months ago 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 2 months ago The City of Rethymno is strengthening its sustainable mobility network with a renewed Hoppy scooter partnership and a new fleet… You Won’t Believe How Much a Single Cocktail Behind the Wheel Will Cost You in Europe 2 months ago France is handing out €9,000 fines for mixing alcohol, recreational substances, and steering wheels. Italy charges up to €3,287 for… Spinalonga Pier Attacked by Rogue Tourist Boat 2 months ago 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 2 months ago WTTC is transforming its Hotel Sustainability Basics programme into an independently certified scheme aligned with new EU sustainability rules and… Samaria Gorge Management: Local Stakeholders Demand Reform Over Closure Protocols 2 months ago The Samaria Gorge is constantly closing due to inaccurate weather forecasts, and the people of Agia Roumeli are done with… Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance 2 months ago The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical… Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague 2 months ago The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek… French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port 2 months ago A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port… American Tourist Rescued by Coast Guard Near Dia Island 2 months ago A 75-year-old American tourist was evacuated by the Heraklion Coast Guard after falling ill on a boat near Dia Island. Next» « Previous