Crete Cretan Shores Under Pressure as Athens Tries to Ease the Flow 1 year ago Greek Deputy Minister Sevi Voloudaki outlines efforts to ease Crete’s migration burden in 2025 with daily transfers and shifting strategy. Another Drowning in Crete as Death Toll Rises 1 year ago A 68-year-old woman drowned at Damnioni beach in Crete in 2025. The case adds to a growing number of incidents… Aposelemis Shutdown Sparks New Water Supply Problems in Heraklion 1 year ago Repairs remain undefined, raising concerns for residents, businesses, and tourism. Heraklion Needs an Avian Vet 1 year ago Crete’s birds suffer without specialist care. Heraklion must welcome an avian vet to protect canaries, parrots, and finches. Crete on High Fire Alert as Summer Risk Peaks 1 year ago Civil Protection places Crete under high fire risk. Citizens urged to stay alert, avoid sparks, and protect homes and nature. Theriso Gets a Spring Clean 1 year ago Cleanup crews in Chania collected five tons of waste from Theriso’s river and streets, restoring shine to the historic village. Papoura Hill Protesters Demand Protection and Radar Relocation 1 year ago Citizens, officials, and local groups in Heraklion demand that Papoura Hill be declared a monument and that radar plans be… Karavolas Raki Festival Blends Tradition with Solidarity for Children 1 year ago Karavolas Raki Festival on October 5 celebrates Cretan tradition with music, dance, and food, dedicated to Iliaktida for children with… Sand Puppies Steal Hearts in the Center of Heraklion 1 year ago In Heraklion’s Lions Square, a street artist sculpted two sand puppies with only sand and water, enchanting locals and tourists. Cretan Hoteliers Hand Governor Arnaoutakis a Wish List of Infrastructure Fixes 1 year ago Cretan hoteliers met Governor Arnaoutakis to praise tourism, submit demands on roads, airports, VOAK, ports, and water shortages. Next» « Previous