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Chania Municipal Velodrome to Welcome Cyclists in March 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

Works at the Chania Municipal Velodrome in Kathiana are nearing completion with the track projected to open for athletes in March 2025.

1 year ago

Next Saturday, Rock Climbing in Plakias

Manuel Santos

Join the Mountaineering Club of Heraklion for rock climbing in Plakias on November 23, 2024. Read more for details.

1 year ago

Armenia Tourist Numbers Decline

Iorgos Pappas

Armenia’s tourism faces challenges, with declining numbers of Russian tourists. Leadership aims to revive interest and target more markets.

1 year ago

This Cretan Destination Is One of the 55 Best Tourism Villages by UN Tourism 2024

Manuel Santos

Crete’s Anogeia Village stands proudly among the top 55 Best Tourism Villages recognized by UN Tourism for 2024.

1 year ago

Ottoman Relic Found in Sfakia Church

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Renovation work in a Sfakia church unearthed a 19th-century Ottoman inscription on the altar.

1 year ago

Malevizi Flooding Risks Alert

Iorgos Pappas

Malevizi warns of severe weather predicted for Friday and Saturday, advising caution due to potential flooding risks.

1 year ago

Autumn Rains End Drought in Crete. Flooding Possible.

Iorgos Pappas

Crete embraces long-awaited autumn rains after a relentless drought, offering hope for agriculture, however with a possibility for floods.

1 year ago

Kotsifos Gorge Restoration Progress Report

Iorgos Pappas

Kotsifos Gorge: road construction, water drainage, and rock clearing are done, with protective mesh installation as the final step.

1 year ago

Crete Attempts UNESCO Recognition for Sfakianes Pites

Victoria Udrea

Crete attempts to gain recognition on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage for its famous Sfakianes pites (Σφακιανές πίτες).

1 year ago

A Record-Breaking Year for Chania’s I. Daskalogiannis Airport

Manuel Santos

Chania’s I. Daskalogiannis Airport has a stellar year, with surging passenger numbers and early start forecasts for the next season.

1 year ago

Did You Know You Can Go Skiing on Crete Island?

Mihaela Lica Butler

While Crete lacks traditional skiing infrastructure like lifts and lodges, it offers vast and untouched slopes for those willing to earn their descents.

1 year ago

Horta Time in Crete: Now You Can Forage Galatsída (Reichardia picroides)

Mihaela Lica Butler

Discover Galatsída’s unique characteristics, nutritional benefits, and its delightful culinary uses.

1 year ago

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The 14th Pancretan Forum on March 7, at DEKK Gournes, strengthens links between Cretan producers and hotels, boosting local supply chains.

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Fuel Prices Climb as Gulf Tension Spreads

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Fuel prices in Crete rise by 4–5% following the escalation in the Middle East, affecting transport, heating, and travel costs.

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Souda Base on Alert for the Fourth Day

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Souda remains on heightened alert for a fourth day as officials stress distance, air defense readiness and no immediate threat to Crete.

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Distance maps presented on Kriti TV show Iran is over 2,400 km from Souda, highlighting warning time and layered air defense in Crete.

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2026-03-03 By Arthur Butler

Crete tourism officials push for a green transition in hotels by 2026, warning that climate resilience is a matter of survival.

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