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Crete Tourism Push Gets Political Spotlight

At the ND pre-conference in Heraklion, leaders outline Crete's transformation into a 12-month tourism flagship and a European innovation hub.

New Law Shields the Cretan Artisan Knife from Imitations

Greece passes a landmark bill protecting iconic handicrafts like Cretan Knives and Tinos woodcarvings. The new law supports local artisans.

Greece Skips Biometric Checks for UK Visitors

Greece unilaterally scraps biometric scans for UK tourists to avoid airport delays, highlighting a massive lack of reciprocity for Greek…

Hersonissos Bans Noise for the Sake of Tourist Peace

Hersonissos Municipality implements a strict ban on construction and earthworks during the 2026 tourist season. See the dates, fines, and…

Heraklion Now Has Smart Pedestrian Crossings

Heraklion completes 8km of sidewalks and 27 elevated crossings, while launching 19 new solar-powered smart pedestrian crossings at school zones.

Crete Tightens Sea Border Watch

Drones, Frontex, and patrols rise in Crete. Paradise now comes with surveillance and a side of reality.

Why Zaros Is Becoming Crete’s Shooting Hub

Zaros Shooting Range near Psiloritis offers structured training and clay target sessions in Crete’s mountains.

Lasithi Residents Speak Out on the Desertification of the Plateau

While the coast celebrates the water from the Aposelemis Dam, residents of the Lasithi Plateau warn of a vanishing population…

Aposelemis Dam Fills Again as Crete Steps Back from Drought

Creta24 reports rising water at Aposelemis Dam as Sfendili submerges again, easing drought fears for Heraklion and eastern Crete.

4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Lasithi Without Damage

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck south of Goudouras on Sunday morning. No damage reported; experts say the activity is normal…