Crete Samaria Gorge at the Center of a New Debate on Protection and Responsibility (Video) 9 months ago As debate grows over recent interventions near Samaria Gorge, OFYPEKA confirms continued safety and protection measures while experts warn of… Europe’s Tallest Christmas Tree Lights Up Samaria and Sparks a Serious Debate 9 months ago A 45-metre Christmas tree lit up the entrance to Samaria Gorge on Sunday, drawing thousands to the Omalos Plateau —… Christmas Walks That Are Actually Safe in Crete 9 months ago Safe Christmas walks in Crete focus on city centers, promenades, villages, and sheltered areas. Heraklion Farmers Plan a Motorcade Tomorrow 9 months ago Farmers plan a protest and tractor motorcade in Alikarnassos over unpaid dues, rising costs, livestock disease, and subsidy scandals. Kastelli Airport Is Almost Ready. Again. 9 months ago Crete, 2025. Kastelli Airport targets an opening in November 2028 following a new agreement. Past delays, infrastructure gaps, and Papoura… Why Driving in Crete in Winter Is Dangerous 9 months ago Driving in Crete in winter is not impossible, and it is certainly not exotic. Winter Solstice in Crete and the Memory of the Sun 9 months ago Winter Solstice in Crete marks the shortest day of the year, a quiet pause when light turns back, and the… Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House to Become the Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore 9 months ago The historic Chronaki House in Heraklion was officially handed over to the Lyceum of Greek Women, set to become a… Christmas Events Continue Along Heraklion’s Venetian Walls 9 months ago From December 21–28, 2025, Heraklion hosts concerts, cultural events, sports activities, and a drone show along the Venetian Walls. Europe’s Tallest Christmas Tree Lights Up Samaria 9 months ago Crete lights Europe’s tallest Christmas tree at Samaria Gorge in Omalos, blending festive celebration with protected natural landscape. Next» « Previous