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5th Festival of the Region of Crete Kicks Off With Stavros Xarchakos Live in Eleutherna

Tourists in Crete can experience the 5th Crete Festival opening in Eleutherna with a free Stavros Xarchakos concert on June…

Crete and Peloponnese Join Forces to Promote Cross-Regional Tourism

A new Heraklion–Kalamata flight stitched Crete and Peloponnese together, driving fresh collaboration in tourism and business.

On June 30, Leonidas Kladou Statue Unveiling in Platania

Hosted by the Municipality of Amari, the Leonidas Kladou Statue Unveiling on June 30, 2025, honors the legendary Cretan musician.

Regional Council Unveils Strategic Plan to Promote Crete’s Culinary Heritage

The Region of Crete unveiled an Operational Plan for Cretan Food Culture to strengthen the island’s culinary identity.

Travel Alert: Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Water Systems in Crete Hotels

A British tourist contracted Legionnaires' disease after a stay at a distinguished hotel in Heraklion, Crete, in early June.

Crete Beyond the Beaches: The Return of Sacred Travel

In the summer of 2025, as mass tourism begins to lose its luster, a quieter revolution is underway. Travelers are…

Breaking News: The Cockroach Problem in Heraklion Is Crawling Out of Control

Cockroach problem in Heraklion: locals and tourists alike suffer as neglect, expensive insecticides, and poor waste collection fuel a growing…

Heraklion Goes Overboard on Beach Safety

Heraklion authorities rolled out new safety rules for bathers, impacting tourists and locals through fall 2025.

Crete Faces Escalating Water Crisis as Summer Approaches

The height of the tourism season is around the corner here in Crete, but a worsening water crisis threatens not…

Crete Emerges as Key Entry Point for Migrants into Greece

Crete has become the primary entry point for migratory flows into Greece, prompting urgent measures from national authorities to bolster…