Crete Heraklion’s Venetian Walls Get Paroled After 500 Years of Bureaucracy 8 months ago Culture Minister, Regional Governor, Mayor, and ODAP President sign a 10-year deal to manage Heraklion’s Venetian Walls and shipyards. Press… Shooting at Kissamos Chestnut Festival Shocks Crete 8 months ago The Kissamos Chestnut Festival ended in sadness after a tragic event in Elos, as the municipality expressed condolences while honoring… The Salad That Broke a Thousand Teeth 8 months ago Cretan Dakos — the ancient rusk salad that could break teeth, melt hearts, and still taste like summer in Crete. By Chance or Fate – A Fairy from Neraidospilios 8 months ago In Crete, getting lost is an art form. It happened to me again the other day—though, if I’m honest, it… Crete Installs Fire System at Knossos 8 months ago The Region of Crete approves a €1.1 million fire protection project for Knossos Palace — because even Minoan kings could… Farmers’ Roadblocks in Crete Threaten to Disrupt Tourism Flow 8 months ago Cretan farmers escalate protests across Heraklion, Rethymno, and Chania in 2025, raising fears of transport and tourism disruptions during autumn… Cretan Boureki 8 months ago If Greek cuisine were a family reunion, Boureki would be the cousin who shows up barefoot, carrying olive oil and… How to Bury a Wetland and Call It a Parking Lot 8 months ago In Kalathas, Chania, someone decided that a protected wetland makes a perfect parking lot. Locals call it progress. Ducks call… Blood Feud Fears After Village Killing in Crete 8 months ago A family celebration in Elos, Kissamos, ends in tragedy as a 23-year-old allegedly kills a relative, reviving old fears of… Heraklion Faces Water Shortage Fears Ahead of 2026 Tourist Season 8 months ago Locals and experts warn that water scarcity could become Crete’s next major tourism challenge. Next» « Previous