Heraklion Technical Schools and Urban KTEL plan road-safety initiatives and explore better public transport access for students.
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Heating Oil Debuts at a Staggering €1.60 per Liter in Crete, Sparking Fear of a Freezing Winter
Heating oil has opened at €1.60 per liter in Crete, leaving households struggling with higher fuel costs as winter approaches.
Heraklion Students Get €19 Bus Passes as City Subsidizes 12,000 Monthly Cards
Heraklion will subsidize up to 12,000 student bus passes, cutting the monthly cost from €45 to €19 for University of Crete and HMU students.
Crete Animal Police 2026 Animal Welfare Violations Results
Crete police carried out hundreds of animal welfare checks in 2026, uncovering violations involving unregistered dogs, neglect, and other breaches of animal protection laws.
Greece Unveils Radical New Anti-Inflation Strategy: Citizens Advised to Photosynthesize (Satire)
If the cost of living continues to rise, perhaps the next national strategy should involve something more substantial than telling people to consume less.
Greece’s Bakeries Warn of Higher Bread Prices
Greek bakeries and small food businesses warn consumers to expect higher prices as operating costs continue to climb.
30 Residents Evacuated in Zoniana Because of Floods
Around 2,500 people in Zoniana, Livadia and Krana are without water, while 23 people have been rescued from vehicles in Ierapetra.
From Heraklion Airport Runway to the Courthouse, 62 Cretan Farmers Face Questions
An in-depth look at the 62 agricultural prosecutions stemming from the December 2025 Heraklion Airport protests and the systemic failure behind them.
Heraklion Airport Site Is Headed for a Planning Study, but the Big Decision Comes Later
The National Development Fund launches a study to explore development options for the 2,000-stremma Nikos Kazantzakis airport site in Heraklion.
New US Military Infrastructure Is Expanding at Souda Bay, Procurement Records Show
The Pan-Cretan Committee slams new multi-million dollar US military construction projects and submarine facilities at Souda Bay and Marathi.
Council of State Rejects Appeal, Clearing the Way for Papoura Hill Radar at Kasteli Airport
The Council of State dismisses a municipal appeal against installing airport radar on Papoura Hill, clearing a major hurdle for the Kasteli Airport project.
Fifth West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete
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.
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.
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