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Crete Leads Greece’s Multi-Million Euro Wedding Boom

Crete emerges as a top global destination for high-end weddings, with a new focus on slow weddings in the Amari…

Chania Municipal Market Will Sell Only Authentic Cretan Products

Chania City Council introduces strict new regulations for the Municipal Market (Agora) to ban franchises and prioritize local food producers.

Series of Earthquakes Shake Lasithi Coastline

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake and over 50 aftershocks have struck south of Goudouras, Crete. No significant damage reported.

Heraklion Battles Mosquito Clouds

After a winter that felt more like spring, Heraklion is dealing with a massive mosquito surge.

Lassithi Plateau Faces 70% Population Collapse Since 1940

Kallia Chatzaki warns of the demographic collapse of the Lassithi Plateau, calling for infrastructure upgrades to save the region.

5.0 Magnitude Aftershock Rattles Crete Following Morning Quake

A strong 5.0 magnitude aftershock rattled Crete at 11:58 AM Friday, following the 5.7 earthquake earlier this morning.

Will Samaria Open in May? Funding Delays and Bureaucracy Threaten the “King of Gorges”

Will Samaria Gorge open in May? Local leaders in Crete warn of bureaucratic delays and funding issues threatening the 2026…

Seismologist Akis Tselentis Reassures Public After 5.7 Crete Quake

Greek seismologist Akis Tselentis explains the 5.7 Crete quake, warns against seismic rumors, and advises caution regarding small tsunamis.

Greece Expands Untrodden Beaches List to 251 Protected Sites

Greece increases protected Untrodden Beaches to 251. Crete’s Balos, Elafonisi, and Falassarna face strict new bans on sunbeds and canteens.

5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Lasithi

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck south of Lasithi early Friday morning, followed by a series of aftershocks. Video from Moires…