Heraklion residents battle insomnia as planes, ferries, scooters, and neighborhood quirks—from goats in trucks to Nokia ringtones—keep the city loud and alive.

In Heraklion’s Pateles neighborhood, unbearable sewer stench from storm drains and a cockroach invasion are keeping locals locked inside.

Crete called on Greece’s Ministry of Agriculture to adjust compensation for local goat and sheep farmers, citing unfair aid distribution.

In just two weeks, 82 people were rescued from the seas of Chania. Lifeguards warn that ignoring safety signs is costing lives.

With 83 rescues in just over two weeks, Chania’s lifeguards face a record-breaking August. Tourists continue to swim past red flags, prompting urgent safety warnings across Crete’s northern coast.

Before autumn arrives in Crete, explore three hidden beaches in Heraklion: Aspes, Kaminaki, and Koudoumas.

Soaring sea temperatures in the Mediterranean have unleashed a wave of invasive species like lionfish and rabbitfish.

Crete emerged as the second most popular international travel destination in U.S. searches due to growing interest in diving in Crete.

Tourists seeking snorkeling in Crete will find clear waters, diverse marine life, and accessible locations.

Off-duty lifeguard Thodoris Konstantinidis rescued five swimmers from drowning in Agia Marina, Crete, after they ignored a red flag warning.

Greek National Tourism Organization supports events in Corinth, Patras, and Kos to promote cinema tourism and boost Germany-Greece ties.

Paying to Protect One of Crete’s Natural Icons Starting soon, hiking the Imbros Gorge — the third most visited in Crete after Samaria and Agia Irini — will cost visitors €5. The Municipality of Sfakia has approved the plan and sent it to the Ministry of Environment and Energy for approval, following the example of […]

Lasithi, the smallest of Crete’s regional units, may cover less ground than its neighbors, but it holds a wealth of untapped potential. Now, the Region of Crete is putting that potential in focus with a fresh strategic blueprint designed to unite local assets, modern opportunities, and long-term planning into one cohesive vision. The Lasithi Strategic […]

NeaKriti uncovers a surge in deadly drownings on Crete’s beaches. Eleven lives were lost in Heraklion alone.

Early this morning, a diver discovered suspicious ammunition about 20 meters off the Ierapetra coast.