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Dangerous Buildings Put Heraklion’s Agia Triada Residents at Risk

Over 100 crumbling historic buildings in Heraklion's Agia Triada neighborhood pose daily risks to pedestrians, prompting local calls for immediate…

Struggling to Find a Taxi in Heraklion? You’re Not Alone

Finding a taxi in Heraklion can take considerably longer than usual during the busy summer period, and the problem is…

Hundreds of Drones to Light Up Heraklion’s Venetian Walls on August 31

Heraklion’s Venetian Walls become the setting for a spectacular September festival, opening August 31 with a hundreds-strong drone show, live…

German Travelers Put Crete on the Map for Autumn Escapes

Reisereporter ranked the top 6 autumn destinations for German tourists in Greece. Crete made the list and ranks at nr.…

80-Year-Old Dutch Tourist Rescued From Imbros Gorge After Falling Ill

Firefighters from Anopolis rescued an 80-year-old Dutch hiker who fell ill inside Imbros Gorge, carrying him 3 km on a…

Fake Valet Scams Tourist Near Chania Municipal Market

A tourist in Chania paid €50 to a fake valet for a free street parking spot near the Municipal Market.…

36-Year-Old Turkish Tourist Dies After Being Pulled Unconscious From Sea in Stalida

A 36-year-old Turkish citizen lost his life in a drowning incident at Stalis (Stalida) beach on Friday afternoon, August 28.

Dromoi Zois Welcomes September With a Multi-Option Adventure in Lasithi

Hiking and Mountaineering Association Dromoi Zois is hosting a multi-option outdoor excursion in Lasithi on Sunday, September 6, 2026.

First Locally Acquired West Nile Virus Case Reported in Crete

A woman in Rethymno has tested positive for West Nile virus without recent travel outside Crete, indicating local transmission on…

Broken Promises at Zeus’s Birthplace: Lasithi Plateau Demands Compensation Over Cave Mismanagement

Lasithi MP Katerina Spyridaki submits a multi-ministry query demanding immediate financial relief for businesses damaged by the 20-month closure of…