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Austria Is Booking Crete Again Like It Is a Religion

Crete promoted year-round tourism at Ferien-Messe Wien (15–18 Jan 2026), citing 160,000 Austrian arrivals in 2025 and a 5% rise…

Finland Keeps Choosing Crete Again and Again

Crete charmed Finnish travelers again at Helsinki’s MATKA 2026 fair, with over 123,000 Finns choosing the island in 2025.

Crete Weather Alert: Strong Winds, Local Rain, Mountain Snow and Safety Measures for Boats

Strong N–NE winds up to 7 Bft (locally higher), rain and weak mountain snow affect Crete (19 Jan 2026). Ports…

Hunting Tourism in Crete Faces Strict Enforcement After Illegal Hunting Case Near Hersonissos

An illegal hunting case near Hersonissos highlights Crete’s strict hunting enforcement. Rules, ethics, and safety tips for visitors.

Crete’s Cliff Roads Are Not Forgiving

A fatal crash near Kapetaniana, Gortyna, highlights Crete’s dangerous cliff roads. Practical driving tips, GPS traps, and emergency steps.

Crete Will Now Pay Fishermen to Catch the Toxic Silver-cheeked Toadfish

Crete will compensate fishermen at €6.50/kg for invasive Sennin-fugu starting in February 2026, but additional costs may offset the benefit.

Advantage, Youth Brings a Charity Tennis Tournament to Rethymno on March 1

Advantage, Youth hosts a free charity tennis tournament for children in Rethymno on March 1 at Baseline Sports Club, with…

Americans Want Budget Crete

Travel Guard ranks Crete #1 for U.S. budget-travel search growth for 2026 (180%), ahead of Kathmandu and Cappadocia.

Heraklion Airport Runway Partly Shuts Down for a Week

Heraklion Airport's main runway will be closed from January 19 (08:00) to January 26 (07:00) for upgrades. Flights use the…

100% Hotel Show Crete Brings Solutions Before Summer Chaos

100% Hotel Show Crete 2026 returns to Heraklion Feb 6–8 with suppliers, redesign solutions, tech tools, and networking for hotels…