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Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

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Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

42 minutes ago

Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

1 day ago

33-Year-Old Polish Man in ICU After Near-Drowning in Ierapetra

Manuel Santos

A 33-year-old Polish man is in intensive care after a near-drowning at Agios Andreas beach in Ierapetra. The Port Authority is investigating.

1 day ago

How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?

Arthur Butler

Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is already a problem.

1 day ago

Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL Bus Road to Experience VOAK Delays

Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL warns passengers of possible delays caused by VOAK works and recommends allowing extra travel time.

1 day ago

British Tourist Demands Compensation After Mosquito Bites in Crete Hotel

Arthur Butler

A British tourist asked for compensation after mosquito bites during his Crete holiday, but returned to the island’s good graces after the hotel room was inspected.

1 day ago

Tourism Official Apologizes for Turkish Flags at Heraklion Parade

Iorgos Pappas

Crete tourism official Michalis Vlatakis has apologized after Turkish flags were carried during an international dance parade along Heraklion’s historic 25th August Street.

1 day ago

Heraklion Airport Passes 7.28 Million Passengers

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport had another punishingly busy August, with passenger and flight numbers showing just how intense the peak of Crete’s tourist season has become. The busiest day for passengers so far this year came on August 1, when 68,818 passengers passed through the airport. The following day brought another record, this time for […]

1 day ago

Fifth West Nile Virus Case Confirmed in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

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.

1 day ago

72-Year-Old Danish Tourist Dies After Being Pulled Unconscious From Sea in Agia Marina

Manuel Santos

A 72-year-old Danish man died after being pulled unconscious from the sea by a lifeguard at Agia Marina in Chania on Monday afternoon.

1 day ago

€398,520 in Road Safety Projects Approved for Rethymno

Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s Regional Committee approved two road safety projects worth €398,520 for the Rethymno regional road network, including work around Armeni, Spili and Agia Galini.

2 days ago

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Stories of Interest

Giorgos Mazonakis

Why Giorgos Mazonakis Chose Pefkoi in Lasithi

2026-09-10 By Arthur Butler

Giorgos Mazonakis had a long connection with Pefkoi near Makry Gialos in Lasithi, where he bought an old factory and turned it into a private home.

Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists

Firefighters Rescue Two Tourists in Chania and Rethymno

2026-09-10 By Manuel Santos

Two tourist rescue operations took place in Crete on Thursday, with an American woman injured in Kissamos and a German tourist rescued from a trail in southern Rethymno.

kiss and fly Heraklion

Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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33-Year-Old Polish Man in ICU After Near-Drowning in Ierapetra

2026-09-09 By Manuel Santos

A 33-year-old Polish man is in intensive care after a near-drowning at Agios Andreas beach in Ierapetra. The Port Authority is investigating.

Crete overtourism

How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is already a problem.

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