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Heraklion Bus Stop Plan Sparks Tourism Backlash

Tourism bodies in Heraklion warn that relocating the central tourist bus stop could harm cruise arrivals, accessibility, and the local…

Crete’s Donkeys and Mules Get Spring Care Across the Island

Donkeys and mules across Crete will receive free dental and farrier care from March 1 to 6, 2026, through the…

Kissamos Beaches Shine Again on TripAdvisor’s Global List

Elafonissi, Balos and Falasarna in Kissamos rank among Tripadvisor’s top 20 beaches worldwide for 2026, confirming Crete’s global coastal appeal.

A Thank You to Manuel Santos

Argophilia thanks Manuel Santos for his safety-first travel writing and his steady voice reminding readers to respect Crete’s wild nature.

Nea Alikarnassos Tries Kouloúma For the First Time

For the first time, Nea Alikarnassos celebrates Kouloúma with music, tradition and local community spirit.

Three Arrested Following Fatal Shipwreck South of Crete

20 rescued and three dead after a migrant boat capsized south of Crete. Three suspected traffickers arrested in two separate…

Can Viannos Protect Its Olive Oil Future

With climate pressure and lower harvests, olive stakeholders in Viannos meet to discuss resilience and long-term strategy.

Three Dead, More Than 25 Missing in Boat Sinking South of Crete

Three migrants died, and more than 25 remain missing after a boat sank south of Crete. A second vessel carrying…

Crete Signs Olive Oil Deal as Production Falls

Crete signs a new agreement to support olive oil producers as drought reduces yields and prices fall below 5 euros…

Athens Carnival 2026 Sees Growing Attendance Across the City

More events, more visitors and bigger crowds mark Athens’ 2026 Carnival season, now officially a “strategic” urban celebration.