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Sand Puppies Steal Hearts in the Center of Heraklion

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

Cretan hoteliers met Governor Arnaoutakis to praise tourism, submit demands on roads, airports, VOAK, ports, and water shortages.

The Sunken Threshing Floor of Malevizi

New Argophilia series—creepy Cretan stories every Wednesday until Halloween. Near Damasta, 15 km west of Heraklion, the Voulismeno Aloni doline…

Robert Redford Remembered: Five Months in Heraklion and a Lifetime of Cinema

Oscar-winning actor Robert Redford, who has died at 89, once told Greek Reporter he had lived in Heraklion, Crete, for…

Mocenigo Bastion in Chania Restored with €1.4M Against Sea Damage

The Venetian Mocenigo Bastion in Chania will get €1.4M for restoration and sea-defense works, preventing further erosion and collapse.

Knossos to Get a €3.5 Million Entrance

Knossos' new €3.5M entrance project adds toilets, ticket offices, and shade — a long-overdue fix for Crete's busiest archaeological site.

Why 2030 Is a Realistic Date for Kasteli Airport’s Grand Opening

On Radiome 88.4, Vangelis Vistakis and Heraklion airport chief Iakovos Ouranos confirmed delays for Kasteli Airport. Radar stuck on Papoura…

Greek Tourism 2026 Brings New Flights, Luxury Deals, and Big Promises

Greece’s tourism industry enters 2026 with talk of new flights, luxury hotels, and strategic alliances.

Gebana Imports Organic Avocados from Crete

Gebana partners with small farmers in Crete to export organic avocados to the EU. Available for delivery from November 2025.

French Tourist, 70, Found Unconscious in the Sea in Sitia

A 70-year-old French man was found unconscious at Kato Zakros Beach. Despite being transferred to the local hospital, he was…