For the first time in centuries, all four Venetian gates of Heraklion are permanently open, connecting the city’s historic fortifications with modern cultural spaces and pedestrian routes.

Crete’s July Buck Moon reaches peak fullness Thursday at 3:30 AM, bringing ancient folklore, Selene’s cheeky Greek myths, and low-horizon views.

A Sunday morning beer-bottle siege in Malia escalated into an international incident involving the Embassy in Bucharest, Interpol, and a 17-year-old with a hatchet.

Decades-old vendors opt out of returning to the renovated Chania Municipal Market as new municipal rent prices spark outrage across Crete.

The Heraklion Hoteliers Association is strengthening partnerships with Lasithi farmers to bring more authentic Cretan products into hotels and support sustainable local tourism.

Heraklion has reopened all four historic Venetian city gates, allowing residents and visitors to experience the fortifications together for the first time in centuries.

The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.

Apoini hosts the 17th Mesara Gastronomy Festival on July 30, celebrating Crete’s European Region of Gastronomy 2026 with local flavors and traditions.

Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.

After 10 years and 5 successful stores, the popular Wasabe sushi brand is seeking franchise partners to open new locations across Crete.

Rethymno celebrates residents, schools, and volunteers who beautify the city with gardens, balconies, and rooftop greenery during the annual Greening Our Garden competition.