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Ierapetra Tourism Development in Focus

Iorgos Pappas

Key local groups formed a joint committee for Ierapetra tourism development, aiming to boost the area’s visitor experience.

1 year ago

Cretan Diet Festival 2025 Is a Must-Visit In Rethymno

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Cretan Diet Festival 2025 in Rethymno will take place from July 1 to 7, 2025, bringing together local producers and foodies alike.

1 year ago

ATHLOS ROAD RACE 2025 to Hijack Heraklion’s Streets

Manuel Santos

ATHLOS ROAD RACE 2025 will cause temporary traffic and parking bans in Heraklion, Gouves, and Archanes on May 24-25, 2025.

1 year ago

6.2 Magnitude Quake Rattles North Coast of Crete

Phil Butler

This morning, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake offshore of Elounda, Crete, violently shook almost the entire length of the Greek Island. The quake’s epicentre was 58 km Northeast of the quiet seaside resort town of Elounda. The event caused a tsunami alert warning tourists to stay away from popular seashore locations until the danger passes. Update: […]

1 year ago

Kritikos Lagonikos Heritage Exhibition in Hersonissos

Phil Butler

The Kritikos Lagonikos, or Cretan Hound, takes center stage at a unique exhibition in Hersonissos on May 17–18.

1 year ago

Samaria Gorge Reopens Tomorrow: Safety Rules, Weather Warnings

Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge reopens tomorrow, May 13, 2025. Weather forecast warns of light rain and possible isolated storms.

1 year ago

Secrets and Stones: Touring the Minoan Houses of Tylisos

Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Heraklion invites you to a free guided tour at the Minoan houses of Tylisos on May 17, led by Athina Kyriakaki-Sfakaki.

1 year ago

€918,000 Upgrade for the Viannos Water Supply Network

Iorgos Pappas

The Viannos water supply network will get a €918,000 overhaul prioritizing new pipelines and reservoirs across six settlements.

1 year ago

Plastira Street in Chania Faces Two Weeks of Intense Resurfacing

Manuel Santos

Plastira Street in Chania will undergo major repaving starting May 12, 2025. Expect these works to last about 15 days.

1 year ago

Flood Waters Give A Temporary Lifeline to Aposelemis Dam

Iorgos Pappas

Flood waters from the Lasithi Plateau have pushed over one million cubic meters into the Aposelemis Dam, providing a short-term water boost, says OAK Director Aris Papadogiannis.

1 year ago

Sfakia Finds Its Place on the International Speleological Map

Mihaela Lica Butler

Before Sfakia’s rise as a speleological hotspot, most headlines about the region involved goats, legends, and the occasional sheep with an attitude problem. But nothing puts a mountain village on the map—literally like a spot on the international speleological map—quite like the discovery of a vast underground abyss filled with secrets, mud, and the kind […]

1 year ago

Arkalochori Earthquake Victims Left in Limbo Years After Disaster

Victoria Udrea

PASOK-KINAL President Nikos Androulakis visited Arkalochori to expose the still-grim conditions of Arkalochori earthquake victims.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

Morosini Fountain

The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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