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Hotel Workers in Chania Announce June 24 Strike

Hotel and hospitality workers in Chania will join a nationwide strike on June 24, demanding better working conditions, stronger labor…

Heraklion Airport Still Among World’s Worst

Heraklion Airport remains among Europe's lowest-ranked airports despite serving one of Greece's busiest tourism destinations.

Crete Gets Security Boost as Minister Rejects Violence Stereotypes

Crete will receive 200 permanent police officers, a new organized crime unit, and expanded policing in Mesara. Speaking to KritiTV,…

Capturing the Soul of the Soil: Crete’s Call for Cinematic Food Stories

Crete invites filmmakers to tell food stories that celebrate its culinary heritage through the international Food Film Menu 2026 competition.

Hersonissos Signs €560,000 Infrastructure Contract to Repair 2020 Storm Damage

Hersonissos Municipality has finally signed a €560,000 contract to fix the collapsed retaining walls and broken roads left behind by…

Hersonissos Expands Accessible Beaches With New SeaTrac Systems

Hersonissos has installed new SeaTrac systems at three beaches, expanding safe and independent sea access for people with mobility disabilities.

Rethymno Pushes Green Tourism With World Bicycle Day Tour

Rethymno Municipality hosted a cycling event on June 3 to celebrate World Bicycle Day. The initiative drew 30 participants, including…

Heraklion Becomes Europe’s Second Favorite Quick Escape

According to TUI's Short Break Ranking 2026, Heraklion is becoming something else entirely: one of Europe's most attractive destinations for…

Seven Firefighters Rescue Injured Hiker in Anydri Gorge

A 59-year-old tourist was rescued from Anydri Gorge in Crete after suffering a leg injury during a hike. Seven firefighters…

Short-Term Rental Lobby Fights Greece’s New Tourism Limits

STAMA Greece fights the Special Spatial Framework for Tourism, opposing municipal controls and the inclusion of short-term rentals in carrying-capacity…