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€1.7 Million for Kalokairinou Avenue’s Makeover

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos confirmed a €1.7 million renovation of Kalokairinou Avenue under the “Crete 2021-2027” program.

1 year ago

Plakiotissa Dam Brings New Hope to Water Management in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Plakiotissa Dam, set to irrigate 30,000 acres, marks a turning point for the region’s agriculture and economy with holistic water resource planning underway.

1 year ago

Mitsis Group Eyes the Rebirth of Kokkini Hani Tourism School

Kostas Raptis

Mitsis Group weighs involvement in reviving the Kokkini Hani Tourism School, signaling a new era for Greek hospitality education.

1 year ago

Volunteers Unite for Annual Dia Island Cleanup

Manuel Santos

Dia Island cleanup returns for its 15th year as Cretan volunteers collect debris before the tourism season.

1 year ago

Heraklion’s Water Supply Crisis

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s water supply faces urgent challenges as DEYAH battles recurring shortages. The utility proposes new drilling sites, but struggles with limited state funding.

1 year ago

Higher School of Tourism Education of Crete: New Facilities in Agios Nikolaos Approved

Iorgos Pappas

A project, valued at approximately 8.5 million euros, aims to upgrade the Higher School of Tourism Education of Crete (A.S.T.E.K.)

1 year ago

Beach Erosion in Agia Marina: Chania’s Leaders Respond After Urgent Town Hall Meeting

Manuel Santos

Chania’s mayor, local officials, and residents met on May 8 to address the growing crisis of beach erosion in Agia Marina.

1 year ago

May 9 Celebrations in Crete

Victoria Udrea

On May 9, local authorities, officials, and citizens in Crete gathered to commemorate the anniversary of the National Struggles and the acts of Resistance against Nazism and Fascism.

1 year ago

VOAK Contract Signing in Heraklion (Live Event)

Argophilia Travel News

VOAK contract signing in Heraklion, attended by Prime Minister Mitsotakis, marks a key step for Crete’s 157 km Heraklion–Chania highway section.

1 year ago

Construction of the Heraklion Waste Treatment Plant Is Moving Forward

Manuel Santos

The Heraklion Waste Treatment Plant is currently under construction, with city officials, including Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, inspecting progress in May.

1 year ago

Sitians Demand VOAK Connectivity

Manuel Santos

On Friday, Sitia residents staged a powerful demonstration in Heraklion, calling for the inclusion of the Agios Nikolaos–Sitia stretch in the VOAK road project.

1 year ago

Respiratory Risks in Crete: Official Guidance on Saharan Dust Exposure

Argophilia Travel News

Local authorities reported on May 8, 2025, that residents and tourists in Crete face respiratory risks due to Saharan dust.

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.

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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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