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Poisoned Baits Fear Returns to Crete

Five animal poisoning incidents reported in Crete in March 2026 raise concern across Heraklion, Chania and Lassithi after investigation in…

Chania Mayor Urges Calm as Souda Bay Debate Intensifies

Chania Mayor Panagiotis Simandirakis urges calm amid speculation about Souda Bay, saying there is no evidence of an increased risk…

Athens Says Souda Bay Safe as Greece Brings Citizens Home from the Middle East

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis says Souda Bay faces no immediate threat as Greece continues complex repatriation operations from the…

Thousands of Fireworks Seized in Souda Ahead of Crete’s Loudest Night

Authorities in Souda seized thousands of fireworks, weapons, and ammunition from two suspects ahead of Orthodox Easter, as officials warn…

A Meeting About Authenticity in Agios Nikolaos

Agios Nikolaos officials plan new initiatives to promote inland villages, folklore museums, and Cretan gastronomy as part of Crete’s 2026…

Greece Says Crete and Souda Bay Are Protected by National Defense Systems

Greece says Crete and the Souda Bay base remain secure despite regional tensions. Defense Minister Nikos Dendias described Greece's protection…

Ikos Kissamos Luxury Resort Expands Premium Tourism in Crete

Ikos Kissamos will open in western Crete in April 2026, marking the Sani/Ikos Group’s entry into the island’s luxury all-inclusive…

Olive Disease Threatens Crete’s Liquid Gold

A destructive olive disease known as Gloeosporium is spreading across Crete, damaging harvests and threatening olive oil quality.

Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15…

Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.