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Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours

Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.

Souda Port Under Strict Security for Israeli Cruise Passengers

Souda Port saw unprecedented police measures on Tuesday to ensure the safe transit of Israeli cruise passengers.

Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery…

Farmers Face Off With Police at Heraklion Airport as Protests Escalate Across Greece

Tense scenes outside Heraklion Airport as farmers clash with police during nationwide protests over subsidies and rising costs.

The Reduction of Hospitality Studies from 4 to 3 Years Sparks Backlash in Crete

Crete warns that cutting ASTE studies undermines tourism training, pushes hotels toward cheap foreign labour, and threatens the sector’s long-term…

Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances

Farmers escalate protests by blocking both entrances to Heraklion Airport, leaving travelers stranded and causing serious delays across Crete.

Crete Stunned After Deadliest Migrant Shipwreck Near Ierapetra

Ierapetra faced an unprecedented tragedy as 17 young migrants were recovered from a half-sunken vessel south of Crete.

Kitharida Lights a Tree This Year… Since the Christmas Boat Wouldn’t Fit in the Square

Kitharida celebrates the season with a Christmas tree lighting — on an island where boats, not fir trees, are the…

Travel Advisory: Crete Begins Farmer Protests With Road and Airport Disruptions

Major farmer mobilisations begin in Crete, including a rally at Pankritio Stadium and planned disruptions at Chania Airport and VOAK.…

Hersonissos Aims to Become National Model with New Energy Community Initiative

The Municipality of Hersonissos presents its new Energy Community, aiming for clean power, lower costs, and support for vulnerable households.