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Kitharida Lights a Tree This Year… Since the Christmas Boat Wouldn’t Fit in the Square

Kitharida celebrates the season with a Christmas tree lighting — on an island where boats, not fir trees, are the…

Travel Advisory: Crete Begins Farmer Protests With Road and Airport Disruptions

Major farmer mobilisations begin in Crete, including a rally at Pankritio Stadium and planned disruptions at Chania Airport and VOAK.…

Hersonissos Aims to Become National Model with New Energy Community Initiative

The Municipality of Hersonissos presents its new Energy Community, aiming for clean power, lower costs, and support for vulnerable households.

Heraklion Airport Hits 10 Million Passengers Despite Filthy Toilets and Endless Delays for New Terminal

Heraklion Airport closes in on 10 million passengers for 2025, while travellers report filthy toilets, overcrowding, and slow progress on…

The 2,400-Year-Old Platanos of Krasi Is in Danger

Europe’s oldest plane tree suffers catastrophic decline as authorities delay action; Argophilia has reported the issue since March 2024.

Crete’s Ports on High Alert as Dangerous Weather Approaches

Heraklion and Rethymno port authorities issue warnings and activate full readiness as severe weather approaches Crete.

A New Chapter for Accessible Tourism in Crete

“Crete for All” transforms hospitality through hands-on accessibility training for 500 workers. A gentle shift with real impact.

Crete’s VOAK (BOAK) Highway Project Stalls Again

Concerns grow over VOAK (BOAK) delays and mounting costs. Heraklion’s Chamber urges transparency and faster progress on Crete’s key road.

Archanes Reveals a Minoan Engineering Twist

A mysterious double wall at Archanes turns out to be a Minoan safety innovation. Excavations reveal a brilliant ancient solution

A Rare Pause for Crete’s Markets

Crete’s street markets close for a national strike as producers protest new rules. What tourists should know and how it…