On July 7, 2026, Rizes Gastro Taverna in Fira presents an exclusive six-course food and wine pairing event featuring Santo Wines.
How to Spend Five Days Eating, Drinking, and Dancing Your Way Through Rethymno
The Cretan Diet Festival 2026 opens its gates this Friday, turning the Municipal Garden of Rethymno into a vibrant showcase of the island’s agricultural wealth. This annual gathering stands as one of the most significant institutions for promoting Cretan gastronomy and local culture. Visitors stepping into the garden will find themselves surrounded by the aromas […]
Heraklion Hosts European Pedestrian Summit Amid Urban Mobility Challenges
Heraklion hosts the 6th STEP UP Interregional Meeting. Mayor Kalokairinos addresses the city’s significant lack of pedestrian infrastructure and the plan to improve urban walkability.
Confronting the Culture of Animal Cruelty in Crete
From poisoned strays to discarded kittens, it’s time to confront the dark side of the Cretan relationship with animals.
13 Invasive Species Changing Crete’s Seas
From venomous predators to coral-destroying rabbitfish, the Cretan Sea is being taken over by 13 invaders from the Red Sea.
Crete’s Lagocephalus sceleratus PR Campaign: Industry Denies Risks Despite Known Bites
Tourism associations across Crete are claiming that Sennin-fugu pose no risk to bathers and that reports of bites are exaggerations
19-Year-Old Fighting for Life in ICU After Falling From Heraklion’s Venetian Walls
A beautiful view can turn tragic in a split second. Please, read this and stay safe when exploring Crete’s historic sites.
Greece and Italy Reclaim Thousands of Looted Treasures, Directing Fire at the British Museum
Greece and Italy extend their historic heritage pact to reconstruct 70,000 Robin Symes artifacts and return 145 ancient coins to Kos, while calling out the UK over the Parthenon Marbles.
Crete Tourist Campaign Targets Billion-Dollar Indian Luxury and Wedding Market
All four regions of Crete unite to host top Indian tour operators in a major strategic push targeting destination weddings, yachting, and premium travel.
Skinakas Observatory Announces Open Days for Summer 2026
The world-class Skinakas Observatory on the freezing peak of Psiloritis has officially released its public open days for Summer 2026.
Heraklion’s Eleftherias Square Transforms Into an Open-Air Gallery (Photos)
The midsummer heat bouncing off the stones of Eleftherias Square now carries a vibrant splash of color. The familiar rush of footsteps through the heart of Heraklion has slowed, replaced by the quiet pause of people leaning in to inspect the sweeping brushstrokes of Cretan masters. For the duration of the Art in the Street […]
Firefighters Save Dog From Cliff in One of Zakynthos’ Most Inaccessible Areas
A dog trapped at the bottom of a cliff near Zakynthos’ Pools Beach was rescued by firefighters using climbing equipment after volunteers were unable to reach the animal safely.
Elafonissi Visitors Beware of Unofficial Parking Guides
Authorities in Chania are warning visitors to follow official parking signs after another arrest linked to illegal customer solicitation near Elafonissi’s parking areas.
New Archanes Archaeological Museum Set to Open in Old Cretan Winery
The historic wine bottling plant of the old Archanes Agricultural Cooperative will transform into a state-of-the-art Archaeological Museum.
Mosquitoes Can Learn to Love DEET Repellent, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study reveals that yellow fever mosquitoes can learn to associate the repellent DEET with blood meals.
Heraklion Revives the Antheia Flower Festival
Antheia Flower Exhibition, named after the Minoan goddess of blossoms, is taking over Georgiadis Park from June 3–8.
Art and Picnic Under the Olive Trees at Koronekes Olive Mill
Join Koronekes Olive Mill in Crete for an open-air painting session and artisan picnic under the olive trees, curated by Fani Kampani.
SAVE THIS: The Emergency Animal Numbers You Need Right Now on Crete
Don’t waste time with bureaucracy in an animal crisis. Here is the immediate phone directory for animal abuse, trapped pets, and wildlife emergencies on Crete.
Pride Threatens Crete’s Olive Oil Market
A dangerous stalemate between proud producers and cautious traders has paralyzed the Greek olive oil market, leaving Crete’s primary economy vulnerable.
Greek Olive Oil Producers Are Hoarding, and Traders Are Panicking
A pride-fueled stalemate has paralyzed the Greek olive oil market, while Spanish producers dominate with steady prices and massive oil reserves.
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