Finding a parking spot in Athens has become an expensive nightmare. Property prices for tiny parking spaces have more than doubled since 2020, reaching up to €50,000.

When an owner entrusts a companion animal to a professional grooming salon, they pay for specialized expertise, careful handling, and basic safety. Unfortunately, many modern pet salons rely on a uniform, assembly-line routine that completely ignores canine anatomy and breed-specific requirements. Blasting a high-velocity blow dryer at a primitive, short-haired dog is a prime example […]

Kourtaliotiko Gorge reopens for the 2026 tourist season, maintaining the organized management system and €5 entry fee

Heraklion Central Port Authority introduces strict fishing and boat anchoring bans on beaches across the region to protect swimmers this summer.

A rescue operation occurred today in the Cyclameno (Vantes) Gorge near Chania after a hiker suffered a leg fracture.

The National Park of Samaria remains closed until May 16, 2026, due to safety concerns and winter damage.

Crete designates 192 official coastal monitoring points for the 2026 swimming season to ensure water quality and safety for all swimmers.

The 9th Classics on the Storm touring event by the Chania Classic Motorcycle Club features vintage bikes and cars in the scenic Apokoronas region of Crete.

11 new hiking routes in Crete’s Asterousia Mountains take you from rugged peaks to the Libyan Sea, on the “Asterousia Trails”.

Heraklion officials condemn the vandalism of a newly installed accessible restroom in Theotokopoulos Park, calling it a strike against public dignity.

A sudden, violent spring storm caused indoor flooding in Heraklion and turned the mountains white with hail. Read the firsthand account.

Severe Winter Destruction Halts the Season The heavy wooden gates at Xyloskalo remain firmly shut. The sudden, violent torrents of the past winter have carved new, dangerous realities into the floor of the Samaria Gorge, leaving the path impassable. While the first of May traditionally welcomes thousands of hikers eager to trace the ancient trail […]

From Chrysi Island to Sitia, discover which Cretan beaches are most vulnerable to sea-level rise and the radical plans to save them.

A 58-year-old French hiker with a pre-existing knee injury was rescued from Crete’s Richtis Gorge. Local rescuers say she’s lucky to be alive.

Following a series of accidents and arrests in Crete, we examine the safety of the island for 2026 travelers and the importance of hotel pool regulations.

As of late April 2026, Crete has transitioned from a seasonal gateway into a year-round quality fortress.

MP Fragiskos Parasiris slams the decision to exclude Hersonissos from police reinforcements despite a million annual visitors.