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Crete Tightens Sea Border Watch

Drones, Frontex, and patrols rise in Crete. Paradise now comes with surveillance and a side of reality.

Why Zaros Is Becoming Crete’s Shooting Hub

Zaros Shooting Range near Psiloritis offers structured training and clay target sessions in Crete’s mountains.

Lasithi Residents Speak Out on the Desertification of the Plateau

While the coast celebrates the water from the Aposelemis Dam, residents of the Lasithi Plateau warn of a vanishing population…

Aposelemis Dam Fills Again as Crete Steps Back from Drought

Creta24 reports rising water at Aposelemis Dam as Sfendili submerges again, easing drought fears for Heraklion and eastern Crete.

4.6 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Lasithi Without Damage

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck south of Goudouras on Sunday morning. No damage reported; experts say the activity is normal…

Greece Turns to the Mountains to Fix Its Tourism Imbalance

Greece launched a new year-round campaign for Greek mountain tourism, featuring infrastructure upgrades and a dedicated digital platform.

What Every Hotel Manager Needs to Know About the New Greek Hotel Pool Regulations

New Greek legislation and court rulings increase liability for hotel owners regarding pool safety, including O.P.S.-A.D.E. notifications and lifeguard requirements.

Sub-Directorate for Combating Organized Crime to Open in Crete

Minister Michalis Chrisochoidis announced the deployment of 130 officers to a new elite crime unit in Crete and 70 additional…

Heraklion Municipal Shelter Organizes Dog-walking Event on Sunday

Head out to the Heraklion Municipal Shelter in Finikia tomorrow, April 19th, for the bi-monthly "Dog Walk"!

The Great Cretan Eviction and the €1,500 Digital Nomad Dream

As the 2026 tourist season starts, Heraklion residents face eviction and soaring rents. Discover the data behind Crete’s housing crisis.