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Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2025 and the Future of Mediterranean Cruise Travel

Manuel Santos

At the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry executives explore the future of Mediterranean cruise travel.

1 year ago

Cretan Nutrition Takes Center Stage

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan nutrition steps into the spotlight as Rethymno prepares for the “Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026” program.

1 year ago

EU Commissioner Visits Crete for Strategic Meeting on Sustainable Transport and Tourism

Manuel Santos

On May 6, 2025, the Region of Crete welcomed the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism for a high-level work meeting.

1 year ago

Mártsalo Walk: A Secret Beach Hike Through Crete’s Hidden Wilderness

Mihaela Lica Butler

Mártsalo Walk in southern Crete—an off-the-map hike for travelers and locals who love wild beaches and history.

1 year ago

Tourism Promotion of Heraklion: City Council Greenlights Bold 2025 Communication Plan

Victoria Udrea

Tourism promotion of Heraklion steps up after the City Council’s May 2025 approval of a €397,400 communication plan.

1 year ago

Not Your Ordinary Sweep: Special Ops Hit Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion cleaning interventions kicked off early with special waste removal and large-scale disinfection at multiple city locations.

1 year ago

Sun Princess in Chania: Cruise Ship Arrivals Shift from Santorini to Souda Port

Manuel Santos

The 345-meter Sun Princess brought more than 4,000 tourists to Souda port in Chania, after cruise line changes and Santorini restrictions pushed major arrivals to Crete.

1 year ago

Fire Season in Crete: How Local Leaders Prepare for Heat and Wildfires in 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

On May 5, 2025, top officials from Heraklion met at a high-level meeting to coordinate preparations for the fire season in Crete.

1 year ago

Crete at the Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai

Argophilia Travel News

Crete promoted its tourist attractions to the Arabian Gulf at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai (April 28 – May 1, 2025).

1 year ago

How Knossos Got a $3.5 Million Fire Protection and Lightning Defense System

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Greek Ministry of Culture rolled out major Knossos fire protection and lightning defense systems, funded by the Crete Regional Operational Program.

1 year ago

Call for Responsible Pet Ownership in Agios Nikolaos

Victoria Udrea

Popi Sifontoni, Agios Nikolaos’ animal welfare advisor, urges all local pet owners to clean up after their dogs in public spaces. This direct appeal calls for community respect and upper hygiene standards, outlining the reasons for responsibility and the 100€ fines for ignoring city regulations.

1 year ago

Heraklion Cleaning Service Battles Mounting Trash

Manuel Santos

Why is Heraklion Cleaning Service running with just a third of its staff in 2024? Find out what happened and what everyone should know about waste collection in the city.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

Kolymbari hike

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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