A young man from Nea Alikarnassos is hospitalized in stable condition after testing positive for West Nile virus. Mosquito control measures are being launched in the Heraklion area.
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Greece’s New Pay Transparency Law Puts Tourism Businesses on Notice
Greece’s new pay transparency law introduces new requirements for tourism employers on pay structures, recruitment and gender pay reporting.
I Spent €2 on This Horrifying Thing for My Feet
Cretan cobblestones, gorge hikes and cheap flip-flops can punish your feet. Meet the brutal wooden foot roller that somehow makes everything better.
Skaleta Coastal Works to Resume in November With €62,886 Safety Upgrade
Rethymno signs a €62.8K supplementary contract for Skaleta’s coastal front works, with construction set to resume on November 2, 2026.
Heraklion Airport Handles 1.85 Million Passengers in August
Heraklion Airport recorded 1.85 million passenger movements in August 2026, with international arrivals up 3.47% and Germany leading foreign markets.
Athens and Ankara Trade Diplomatic Blows Over Aegean Marine Parks and Maritime Zoning
Greece issues a formal diplomatic complaint to Turkey’s foreign ministry rejecting Turkish claims over Aegean regulatory frameworks and disputed marine parks.
Why Former Military Camps Could Be Put to Better Use to Enhance Visitor and Community Experience
Heraklion is planning schools, social housing, green spaces and public facilities on three former military sites. But before every square meter is assigned a conventional purpose, perhaps someone should ask whether part of this land could become something visitors would actually come to Crete to experience. The Municipality of Heraklion has moved another step closer […]
Santorini Wants More Tourists, Just Not All at Once
Santorini launches a major tourism campaign in France and Switzerland, targeting new visitors and extending demand beyond the busy summer season.
Dangerous Buildings Put Heraklion’s Agia Triada Residents at Risk
Over 100 crumbling historic buildings in Heraklion’s Agia Triada neighborhood pose daily risks to pedestrians, prompting local calls for immediate municipal action.
Struggling to Find a Taxi in Heraklion? You’re Not Alone
Finding a taxi in Heraklion can take considerably longer than usual during the busy summer period, and the problem is not limited to the airport. Increased tourist numbers, heavy traffic and a chain reaction of delays are once again putting pressure on taxi services across the city. For visitors trying to catch a flight, the […]
German Travelers Put Crete on the Map for Autumn Escapes
Reisereporter ranked the top 6 autumn destinations for German tourists in Greece. Crete made the list and ranks at nr. 6.
Crete Olive Oil Faces Critical September Battle Against Olive Fruit Fly
Crete is stepping up olive fruit fly spraying as weather conditions favor pest populations, with September seen as critical for protecting this year’s olive harvest.
€46.8M Electrification Project Begins for New Heraklion Airport
Electricity connection works are starting at Crete’s new Heraklion airport in Kasteli, with the project carrying a public cost of up to €46.9 million.
ANIMA Rescues Dozens of Exhausted Griffon Vultures in Crete
More than 30 young griffon vultures have been rescued in Crete in two weeks amid summer heat, with ANIMA providing intensive care and rehabilitation.
Minoa Pediada Mayor Demands Compensation Data Over 24-Month Heraklion Airport Delay
Minoa Pediada seeks compensation for lost municipal revenue after the new Heraklion airport opening was delayed to February 2027.
Trikala Is Building a €16 Million Cultural Network Around Its Ancient Past
The Greek Ministry of Culture is pouring over €16 million into Trikala to restore ancient sites, build a Diachronic Museum, and reinstall the Lycurgus Mosaic.
Crete’s Hotel Pipeline Booms, But Who Is Caring for the Inland?
Luxury hotel projects continue across Crete, but most investment remains concentrated along the coast as many inland communities face different challenges.
What Will Crete See During the August 12 Total Solar Eclipse
The August 12 solar eclipse will pass virtually undetected from Crete due to timing and sunset geometry, but a massive eclipse approaches in 2027.
Heraklion Airport Welcomes 900,000 People and Three Suitcases That Actually Arrived First
Heraklion Airport welcomed nearly 900,000 passengers in July, with Germans leading arrivals as Crete’s busiest tourism season hit full stride.
Protesters Block Heraklion Moires Road Over Planned Migrant Reception Center
Residents near Heraklion blocked the Heraklion–Moires road in protest over a planned migrant reception facility as Crete.
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