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Crete

Faneromeni Dam Nears 12 Million Cubic Meters as Summer Begins

Water reserves at Crete's Faneromeni Dam remain exceptionally high, approaching 12 million cubic meters despite ongoing irrigation use.

Rethymno Mayor Calls for Greater Local Role in Crete Development Planning

Speaking at the Economist conference in Chania, Rethymno Mayor and PED Crete President Giorgis Marinakis argued that local governments must…

Heraklion Mayor Says Crete Is Catching Up on Decades of Delays

At the Economist conference in Chania, Heraklion Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos addressed long-standing infrastructure gaps and local government reforms needed to…

Crete Declared the Center of the Mediterranean for the 47th Consecutive Time

Crete's regional government unveiled its 2030 development vision at the Economist Impact conference in Chania, highlighting infrastructure, tourism, and renewable…

Rethymno Celebrates the Quadricentennial of the Rimondi Fountain

Rethymno marks the 400-year anniversary of the iconic 1626 Venetian Rimondi Fountain with a public lecture, walking tour, and live…

Psychro Cave Welcomes Visitors After Two Years of Closure

The mythical Diktaean Cave on Crete's Lasithi Plateau officially reopens with free entry until June 7, following a two-year closure…

Heraklion Municipal Hotspots and Karteros Beach Launch for the Season

Heraklion's DEPANAL opens renovated summer venues including Karteros Municipal Beach, Oasis grill at the Venetian walls, and Platanos cafe.

Attica Group Warns Fare Hikes are Coming to Aegean and Cretan Ferries

Attica Group Chairman warns of impending ferry ticket price hikes for Crete and the Aegean due to Persian Gulf war…

Cretan Mountaineers Launch Mass Peak Protest Over Massive Wind Farm Plans on Thrypti

Three Lassithi mountaineering clubs launch a joint peak protest on Thrypti mountain against TERNA's planned wind parks.

Wings Over Amari: Rescued Birds of Prey Set for Emotional Return to the Cretan Skies

The Amari Municipality and ANIMA announce a public wildlife event releasing rehabilitated birds of prey into the Plataniano Aori mountains…