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Samaria Gorge Safety Measures Amp Up

Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge safety gets a serious upgrade, with new three weather stations, live weather alerts, and free helmets.

1 year ago

US Students Tackle the Future of Kastelli

Victoria Udrea

US students from SUNY ESF and the Hellenic Mediterranean University converge on Crete to explore applied sustainability and the future of Kastelli’s new airport.

1 year ago

Pankritio Stadium Gets UEFA-Standard Facelift

Manuel Santos

Pankritio Stadium receives a major UEFA upgrade as Heraklion’s officials push technical works to host Greece’s national football team friendlies in June.

1 year ago

€816,982 to Deliver a New Ferry Service Ramp in Agia Roumeli

Kostas Raptis

Construction of the new passenger ferry service ramp in Agia Roumeli is expected to be completed by February 2026.

1 year ago

Samaria Gorge Reopening Welcomed 1,251 Visitors on May 6

Manuel Santos

Samaria Gorge reopening drew 1,251 visitors on May 6, 2025. OFYPEKA enforces strict rules for safety and nature protection, while local leaders voice concerns over park management.

1 year ago

Excursion to Katomeria: A Sunday Adventure Through Rethymno’s Hidden Villages

Iorgos Pappas

Discover the villages of Pangalochori, Asteri, Chamalevri, and Stavromenos, with guided tours, local history, and family-friendly culture.

1 year ago

Heraklion Tourism at the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum

Iorgos Pappas

At the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in May 2025, Heraklion’s Deputy Mayor Giannis Agrimanakis showcased Heraklion tourism, highlighting the port’s strategic position, the city’s layered history, and upcoming infrastructure.

1 year ago

Koumoulia Ceramics Invites You to Art Therapy with Pottery

Victoria Udrea

Art Therapy with Pottery by Koumoulia Ceramics offers a four-session workshop in Heraklion that blends emotional expression and creative introspection.

1 year ago

Agios Nicholas Prepares to Welcome 49 Cruise Ships This Season

Kostas Raptis

Agios Nicholas prepares to welcome 49 cruise ships—a 20% increase. Local officials attended the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, seeking to cement Agios Nicholas as a major cruise stop.

1 year ago

Heraklion Airport Arrivals Break Records in April 2025

Iorgos Pappas

According to airport and tourism officials, Heraklion Airport arrivals surged by 20.65% in April 2025. Early figures signal a robust start to Crete’s tourism season.

1 year ago

SEA Denounces Environmental Crimes at Pachia Ammos

Manuel Santos

A scathing chapter of environmental crimes unfolds at Pachia Ammos as SEA raises the alarm over unauthorized construction by DEYACH.

1 year ago

Old Chania Market’s Never-Ending Restoration Saga

Iorgos Pappas

The Old Chania Market renovation project has missed multiple deadlines and is now resetting its sights on summer 2026.

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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