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Rethymno Gets Olympic Swimming Pool With €4 Million Investment

Rethymno will build a new Olympic-size swimming complex worth €4.09 million under Greece’s 2026-2030 sports program.

Art Returns to Heraklion’s Venetian Walls

Nineteen large-scale digital reproductions from the Municipal Gallery of Heraklion are now displayed at Saint George Gate on the Venetian…

Crete Police Seize Thousands of Firecrackers Ahead of Busy Tourist Season

Police in Heraklion seized over 3,000 illegal firecrackers in targeted raids, as safety efforts intensify ahead of the Greek Orthodox…

14th Pancretan Forum Connects Farms and Hotels Again

The 14th Pancretan Forum on March 7, at DEKK Gournes, strengthens links between Cretan producers and hotels, boosting local supply…

Fuel Prices Climb as Gulf Tension Spreads

Fuel prices in Crete rise by 4–5% following the escalation in the Middle East, affecting transport, heating, and travel costs.

Souda Base on Alert for the Fourth Day

Souda remains on heightened alert for a fourth day as officials stress distance, air defense readiness and no immediate threat…

Souda’s Strategic Position Explained

Distance maps presented on Kriti TV show Iran is over 2,400 km from Souda, highlighting warning time and layered air…

Crete Hotels Face Climate Test

Crete tourism officials push for a green transition in hotels by 2026, warning that climate resilience is a matter of…

Crete’s Tourism Season Begins as Industry Watches Middle East Developments

Crete's tourism season officially begins with no flight disruptions, while professionals monitor Middle East tensions and potential impact on Israeli…

Sitia Sends a Clear Warning on the New Tourism Spatial Plan

Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.