Crete Cretan Boureki 11 months ago If Greek cuisine were a family reunion, Boureki would be the cousin who shows up barefoot, carrying olive oil and… How to Bury a Wetland and Call It a Parking Lot 11 months ago In Kalathas, Chania, someone decided that a protected wetland makes a perfect parking lot. Locals call it progress. Ducks call… Blood Feud Fears After Village Killing in Crete 11 months ago A family celebration in Elos, Kissamos, ends in tragedy as a 23-year-old allegedly kills a relative, reviving old fears of… Heraklion Faces Water Shortage Fears Ahead of 2026 Tourist Season 11 months ago Locals and experts warn that water scarcity could become Crete’s next major tourism challenge. Crete’s Farmers Protest Across the Island 11 months ago Farmers and livestock breeders in Crete are blocking roads in Chania, Rethymno, and Heraklion, demanding state support to survive. Apokoronas Takes a Hike and Calls It Tourism 11 months ago The Region of Crete presented its Chania Trails project in Apokoronas, promising a “global hiking destination.” Crete Faces Possible Airport and Port Blockades Amid Farmer Protests 11 months ago The Association of Tourist and Travel Agencies of Crete warns that new farmer protests could block airports, ports, and roads,… The Last Octopus Hanging in Heraklion 11 months ago In Crete, the old custom of drying octopus fades as awareness grows about the sea’s most intelligent creature. Four Dogs Found Poisoned Near Sitia Airport 11 months ago Authorities in Sitia, Crete, are investigating a new case of animal poisoning after four dogs—three owned and one stray—were found… Record Cruise Arrivals at the Port of Souda 11 months ago Souda Port in Chania sets new records for cruise traffic in 2025, with 3,326 passengers from the Celebrity Ascent. Next» « Previous