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Crete Tourist Buses to Strike, Airport Transfers and Excursions Affected

Crete tourist bus operators will strike September 10 and 11, affecting excursions, airport transfers and cruise transportation in Heraklion.

Chania and Romania Strengthen Tourism Ties

Chania and Romania are exploring closer cooperation in tourism and culture following a meeting between the city’s mayor and Romania’s…

Full Buses on Gouves–Heraklion Route Prompt KTEL Response

Buses on the busy Gouves–Heraklion route are facing increased passenger demand during Crete's summer tourism season.

Chania Sardine Festival Returns to Nea Chora for 31st Year

Chania’s Sardine Festival returns to Nea Chora tonight with grilled sardines, music, traditional dancing and local culture.

Heraklion Tourism Route Faces Concerns Over Proposed Migrant Facility

A proposed migrant facility near Athanatoi has raised tourism concerns because of its location on the route linking Knossos, Phaistos…

Heraklion Venetian Walls Kiosks Open Longer on Weekends

Two refreshment kiosks above Jesus Gate and Chania Gate are extending their weekend hours from 10 am to 10 pm.

Crete’s €175 Million Water Project Delayed Again

Crete’s €175 million Platy Dam project is facing another delay, with remaining expropriations now expected to be completed by the…

FORTH Research Submersible Invites Heraklion to Explore the Venetian Harbor Seabed

FORTH Research ROV Explores Heraklion Venetian Harbor Seabed

Why Heraklion Cruise Ships Are Taking an Unplanned Detour

Cruise traffic in Heraklion is down. Why? Because global geopolitics and Greek port fees made sailing into a conflict zone…

Man Found Unconscious in Sea off Chania

A man around 35 was found unconscious in the sea at Agioi Apostoloi in Chania. Swimmers alerted authorities and he…