Crete’s olive oil prices hover at €4.80–€5.00/kg in early 2026 as sales freeze until mid-January and demand stays low across…

Crete has long attracted travelers, and in 2026 it is beginning a new chapter defined by depth, continuity, and real…

After years of delays, reviews, and dormant paperwork, the state is finally moving forward with the demolition of illegal structures…

Kastelli Airport is “65% complete” again. Delays, timelines, optimism, and Crete’s legendary siga-siga culture collide.

Crete's reputation often suffers from isolated incidents amplified into myths, but the island is safer than headlines suggest.

From October to May, winter in Crete smells of burning olive wood. It looks illegal, feels confusing, and is completely…

Crete announces a €2.06 million cultural and sports programme for 2026, even as water shortages, infrastructure strain, and airport delays…

An official document confirms what many feared: water and sewage capacity in Crete cannot support new large hotel developments.

Why Cretans welcome the New Year in the sea. A look at the New Year’s Dive tradition in Crete, where…

A charitable Vasilopita event will take place on January 4, 2026, near Heraklion, supporting the completion of the Church of…