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Agios Nikolaos’ Festival of Fountains Brings Music and Memory to Kritsa

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos is launching its new cultural initiative, the “1st Festival of Fountains”, an event designed to honor…

Crete Tops the Charts While Other Islands Trail Behind

A TUI and Appinio survey of 2,000 Germans crowned Crete the most popular holiday island, followed by Rhodes and Santorini.

132 Migrants Reach Gavdos in Two Landings on the Same Day

On August 30, 2025, 132 male migrants — including one minor — arrived on Gavdos. FRONTEX intercepted 67 at sea,…

Heraklion Eyes a River Revival with Four Hidden Waterways

Heraklion explores turning four streams — Karteros, Silamianos, Giofyros, and Xeropotamos — into green corridors

Crete Starts September with 32°C and Calm Breezes

Greece welcomes September 2025 with clear skies, west–northwest winds of 3–5 Beaufort, and temperatures up to 35°C. Crete enjoys sunny…

The Breath of an Ember

n orange canary named Gim breathes like a flame in a lantern. His song, his rhythm, and his fragile fire…

Agios Nikolaos Welcomes Crown Iris and 1,800 Visitors

The cruise ship Crown Iris brought 1,800 Israeli passengers to Agios Nikolaos, where calm tourism blended with tight security and…

Sitia Airport Gets a Checkup and Passes with Flying Colors

Sitia’s “Vitsentzos Kornaros” Airport passed a full Civil Aviation Authority inspection, with leaders praising its smooth operations.

Greece Counts Sheep, Crete Multiplies Them

Greece’s livestock data reveal a paradox: while herds shrink nationwide, Crete’s sheep and goats have doubled on paper, yet milk…

Crete Bids Farewell to August Under Summer Skies

Crete bids farewell to August with sunshine, light southwesterly winds, and temperatures up to 32°C.