From November 1, 2025, Greece’s Civil Aviation Authority plans a €3 Passenger Fee at Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport to cover costs until Kasteli opens.
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Heraklion Plans 150 Parking Spaces and a Fountain in Erythraia Park
At Erythraia Park in Heraklion, 52 stremmata are being redeveloped with 150 parking spaces, bike stations, playgrounds, green areas, and a fountain.
Little Hands Festival Returns to Heraklion with Food, Fun, and a Super Broccoli Hero
On September 6–7, 2025, the 2nd Little Hands Festival will take place at the Pancretan Stadium. Free entry.
Rizitika Songs Return to Koules, Reborn as Riζituals
On September 7, 2025, Riζituals by Xanthoula Dakovanou will be performed at Koules Fortress in Aptera, blending Cretan rizitika with contemporary voices. Admission free.
Dia Island, Guardian of Heraklion’s Horizon
Just off Heraklion, Dia Island offers myth and nature. From Zeus’s wrath to pristine ecosystems, this Cretan gem invites awe and respect.
Crete’s Farmers Announce September Protests Amid Collapse of Livestock Sector
Cretan livestock farmers announce September mobilizations over falling milk prices, lost pastures, and unpaid subsidies.
Chania Tourist Businesses Fined for Skipping Receipts in AADE Summer Sweep
AADE inspectors uncovered hundreds of tax violations in tourist hotspots. Chania contributed with 49 unissued receipts, earning a 48-hour shutdown.
Rethymno Extends Season with Conference Tourism
Rethymno banks on conference tourism to fight the off-season slump. With Theartemis Palace’s new conference center, the city keeps hotels open well into November.
Chania’s Lake Agia Faces Ecological Crisis Amid Water Shortage Concerns
Authorities in Chania reported record-low levels at Lake Agia, threatening the Natura 2000 wetland, local agriculture, and eco-tourism.
Sweating for Civilization: The Queues at Knossos
Thousands queue under Crete’s blazing sun to enter Knossos. Heat, sweat, and long waits turn the Minoan palace into a test of endurance—and devotion.
Nikos Viskadourakis Brings ‘Mr. Hyde in Front of His Mirror’ to Heraklion
From August 28 to October 15, 2025, Nikos Viskadourakis presents his latest exhibition, ‘Mr. Hyde in Front of His Mirror’ at the Basilica of St. Mark in Heraklion.
Tourists Arrested at Crete Airports After Smoking on Tarmac and Drunken Outburst
August 26, 2025 saw two Germans lighting cigarettes on the Heraklion runway and a Swedish tourist causing a drunken scene in Chania, leading to arrests and delays.
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