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.

Crete loves to talk about extending the season. Every year, the same press releases march out like disciplined soldiers: diversification, four-season destination, sustainability, authentic experiences, year-round tourism… And then the brochures show the same beach, the same cocktail, the same sunset. Meanwhile, on the actual mountain spine of the island, Crete quietly hosts something that […]

Crete announces a €2.06 million cultural and sports programme for 2026, even as water shortages, infrastructure strain, and airport delays raise hard questions.

An official document confirms what many feared: water and sewage capacity in Crete cannot support new large hotel developments.

Why Cretans welcome the New Year in the sea. A look at the New Year’s Dive tradition in Crete, where it happens, and how to take part safely.