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New Hiking Trails in Malevizi Backed by Recovery Fund

With funding from the Recovery Fund, the Municipality of Malevizi launches new hiking trails, enhancing tourism accessibility while preserving the…

Crete Builds Its First Marine Leisure Dive Park

On April 2, 2025, Crete debuted its first Marine Leisure Dive Park, kicking off with the sinking of R/K NESTOR.

Heraklion Hotel Staff to Strike on April 9

In Heraklion, hotel workers protest poor pay and harsh conditions. Social unrest escalates as a strike looms on April 9,…

Choose Greece – Choose Crete Workshop in Bucharest

The Region of Crete joined the "Choose Greece – Choose Crete" workshop in Bucharest, presenting its year-round allure to Romanian…

Severe Weather Forecast for Crete and the Dodecanese

The Ministry of Climate Crisis alerts on severe weather until Wednesday. Crete and Dodecanese face intense storms with heavy rain,…

Skalani – Myrtia Road Is a Death Trap Waiting to Happen

Public outcry erupts over dangerous conditions on the Skalani – Myrtia road in Crete. Concerns raised about risky repairs and…

Chania’s Venetian Harbor Preps for Tourist Waves

Chania’s Venetian Harbor businesses gear up for the tourist season with maintenance efforts. Here's what’s happening as the first international…

IKEA in Heraklion’s Opening Delayed Again

IKEA new store in Heraklion faces another delay, pushing the opening to April 16 due to unfinished exterior works.

Crete’s Balos, Elafonissi, and Falassarna Are Now Protected

Crete’s iconic beaches—Balos, Elafonissi, and Falassarna—are entering a new era of environmental preservation through groundbreaking agreements

Ancient Olympia Forks €8.3M for Repairs

Lina Mendoni announced €8.3M in restoration and enhancement projects for Ancient Olympia's monuments and infrastructure.