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How Knossos Got a $3.5 Million Fire Protection and Lightning Defense System

The Greek Ministry of Culture rolled out major Knossos fire protection and lightning defense systems, funded by the Crete Regional…

Call for Responsible Pet Ownership in Agios Nikolaos

Popi Sifontoni, Agios Nikolaos' animal welfare advisor, urges all local pet owners to clean up after their dogs in public…

Heraklion Cleaning Service Battles Mounting Trash

Why is Heraklion Cleaning Service running with just a third of its staff in 2024? Find out what happened and…

What’s Going On With Environmental Protection in Elafonisi?

Elafonisi, a paradise for sun-seekers and selfie enthusiasts, has become the battleground for Greece’s latest episode of “Who can break…

Recycled Waste Keeps Piling Up in Ierapetra

Tourists visiting Crete find Ierapetra struggling with mounting recycled waste from farm chemicals. Local officials, farmers, and recycling companies face…

VOAK Completion Drags On

VOAK completion on Crete inches forward as the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Nikos Tachiaos, discusses the latest hurdles and plans…

Samaria Gorge Accident – Belgian Hiker Vowes to Return

After the Samaria Gorge accident on April 22, a 28-year-old Belgian hiker survived a 25-meter fall thanks to the efforts…

Samaria Gorge Remains Dangerous: Young Tourist Survives Shocking 25-Meter Fall

A young Dutch tourist was hospitalized after falling 25 meters in Samaria Gorge, which remains dangerous for hikers. He is…

Let’s Go for Horta Walks This Weekend in Chania

Let's Go for Horta in Chania from April 26-27, with local guides, cultural associations, and likeminded peers.

Restoration Plans for Villa Pologiorgis, Chania’s Most Charming Eyesore

On April 22, 2025, the study to revive and reuse the illustrious Villa Pologiorgis in Amperia officially got a handshake—or,…