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Agios Nikolaos Hosts Street Cooking Festival with Gastronomy Contest

On September 26, Agios Nikolaos marks World Tourism Day with the 6th Cretan Street Cooking Festival, honoring Spyros Kokotos and…

Hersonissos Mayor Meets British Consul to Discuss Tourism, Hotels, and Sustainability

Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis met British Consul Alexandra Gregory to discuss tourism ties, safety for UK visitors, and sustainability.

Crete’s Stalis Dive Park Earns EU Accolade for Tourism and Sustainability

The European Commission recognized the Stalis Dive Park as a 'Success Story,' for sustainable diving tourism and protection of marine…

Migration Minister on Crete Arrivals: ‘They Are Detainees, Not Guests’

After 850 migrant arrivals in Crete, Migration Minister Thanos Plevris confirmed they are detained, not hosted, with transfers and sea…

Bulldozer Flattens Snow Measurement Station in Crete’s White Mountains

A snow measurement station in Crete’s Lefka Ori was razed by a construction company without notice.

Another German Tourist Drowns in Crete

A 60-year-old German tourist drowned yesterday at Alykes Sission. Just days earlier, another German visitor, 46, lost his life at…

Hersonissos Mayor Calls for Beach Management Reform in Crete

Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis urged reforms to the legal framework for municipal beach management.

Why Pitsidia Throws a Raki Festival in October

Pitsidia hosts its Raki Festival unusually early on October 4, while most villages celebrate in November.

Is Tap Water Safe in Heraklion? What Travelers Need to Know

In Heraklion, tap water is treated but not always safe for drinking. Locals rely on bottled water like Rouvas, Zaros,…

Triopetra Project Moves Forward Despite Environmental Concerns

The Region of Crete approved the Triopetra Project, a massive luxury development of villas, spa, and country club in one…