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CretaLive Features FOULI Artisan Cheeses

Victoria Udrea

In a CretaLive interview, FOULI Artisan Cheeses founder Lefteris Kouvidakis shares his philosophy on cheese as memory, heritage, and experience.

1 month ago

Strong 4.8 Earthquake Hits Northwest of Heraklion

Iorgos Pappas

A 4.8-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Heraklion at 2:09 a.m., waking residents across Crete. No damage reported.

1 month ago

Heraklion Christmas and New Year Celebrations Begin on November 28

Argophilia Travel News

The Municipality of Heraklion announces the start of its Christmas and New Year events with the official Tree Lighting ceremony on Friday, November 28.

1 month ago

Heraklion Opens Consultation on New Speed Limits

Manuel Santos

Heraklion launches consultation on proposed 30 km/h speed limits from 26 November 2025. No changes yet.

1 month ago

A Portrait of Rural Travel in Crete According to epaithros+

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Crete Rural Tourism 2025 survey by epaithros+ reveals who visits rural Crete, what they seek, and how they spend.

1 month ago

Updated Seismic Map Places Crete in the Highest Risk Zone

Victoria Udrea

Geologist M. Fasoulas explained on Kriti TV the updated 2025 seismic hazard map and what it means for Crete’s high-risk zones.

1 month ago

Heraklion Faces the Hard Truth of the Asphalt on November 30

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion hosts a road safety forum on November 30, 2025, with talks, art, and actions in memory of accident victims.

1 month ago

Pan-Cretan General Assembly Called by Heraklion Livestock Association

Iorgos Pappas

The Heraklion Livestock Association calls a pan-Cretan assembly on Nov 26 as farmers and breeders prepare collective decisions on upcoming mobilizations

1 month ago

Agia Pelagias Beach Finally Getting Fixed

Manuel Santos

Malevizi approves new funding for Agia Pelagia beach’s upgrade, flood works, and garbage trucks—marking progress mainly on paper for now.

1 month ago

Crete Adds a Hellenic-Chinese Tourism Research Center

Iorgos Pappas

ELMEPA and Ningbo University signed a 2025 deal to launch the Hellenic–Chinese Research Center for Tourism and Cultural Heritage in Crete.

1 month ago

The Catamaran Removal from Heraklion’s Venetian Harbour Is Called “Incomprehensible and Dangerous.”

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion forces tourist catamarans into an unsafe, foul-smelling industrial port while raising fees by 300%

1 month ago

The Geminids Over Crete

Manuel Santos

Crete offers some of Europe’s clearest skies for the Geminid meteor shower.

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2026-01-05 By Iorgos Pappas

After years of delays, reviews, and dormant paperwork, the state is finally moving forward with the demolition of illegal structures along Crete’s coastline. In early January, the Decentralized Administration of Crete signed a works contract that clears the way for the execution of final demolition orders affecting beaches, the foreshore, forest land, and reforestation zones […]

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2026-01-05 By Kostas Raptis

Kastelli Airport is “65% complete” again. Delays, timelines, optimism, and Crete’s legendary siga-siga culture collide.

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2026-01-01 By Kostas Raptis

Crete’s reputation often suffers from isolated incidents amplified into myths, but the island is safer than headlines suggest.

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Why Crete Smells Like Burned Olive Wood in Winter (And Why That’s Normal)

2026-01-01 By Mihaela Lica Butler

From October to May, winter in Crete smells of burning olive wood. It looks illegal, feels confusing, and is completely normal — if you understand the island.

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Crete Plans €2 Million in Culture and Sports as Infrastructure Falls Behind

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Crete announces a €2.06 million cultural and sports programme for 2026, even as water shortages, infrastructure strain, and airport delays raise hard questions.

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