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New Smart Bus Stops in Heraklion Offer Charging and Solar Power

The Municipality of Heraklion has installed 12 new smart, energy-independent bus stops in key locations across the city as part of…

Anti-war Rally Announced in Chania on March 12 at 19:00

Anti-war rally in Chania on March 12 at Municipal Market Square. Protests planned in Heraklion and Rethymno amid concerns over…

Firka Fortress Rebuilt Digitally to Show Venetian-Era Chania

HMU researchers created a 3D reconstruction of Firka Fortress in Chania using 17th century maps, revealing the monument as it…

Crete Shows Resilience While Everyone Watches Oil Prices

Crete tourism remains stable despite Middle East tensions, says Chania Chamber of Commerce, as bookings slow and officials prepare an…

Antiwar Protest Planned in Heraklion Over Middle East Conflict

Associations in Heraklion call for antiwar rally on March 12 at Eleftherias Square, demanding Greece's disengagement from Middle East military…

Antiwar Rally Planned in Rethymno Over Middle East Tensions

Unions in Rethymno call for an anti-war rally on March 12, demanding an end to attacks on Iran and Greece's…

Amoudara Cleanup Starts Before the Tourists Arrive

Cleanup and maintenance works in Amoudara near Heraklion begin ahead of the 2026 tourist season, as Malevizi Municipality improves the…

Heraklion Parking War Moves to the Venetian Walls

Heraklion closes parking areas at the Venetian Walls after years of unofficial use, removing hundreds of spaces and reopening the…

Reopening of Chania Market Now Closer Than It Was Last Year

Chania Municipal Market in Crete is once again nearing reopening in 2026 after years of delays, studies, regulations, and announcements…

Zaros Gorge Closed After Rockfalls in Crete

Access to Zaros Gorge toward Rouvas Forest has been banned since February 25, 2026. The closure is still in effect…