Heraklion’s municipal council backed Minoa Pediada and the Region of Crete in their demand to protect the Papoura Hill Minoan monument from radar installation.
Crete
Kounavi Hosts Two-Day Festival of Arts
On August 30–31, 2025, Kounavi village in Crete hosts a two-day cultural festival with concerts, theatre, visual arts, and a reenactment of Asia Minor daily life. Free entry.
MS Allura Makes First Call at Heraklion Port
Oceania Cruises’ new luxury ship MS Allura, with capacity for 1,200 passengers, docked in Heraklion for the first time on August 22, 2025.
Chania Tourism Faces Crowds, Parking Chaos, and Failing Infrastructure
A 2025 survey shows 6 in 10 foreign visitors come to Western Crete for the first time. Despite higher spending power, tourists complain about poor roads, parking shortages, and overcrowding in Chania.
Heraklion’s Candia Walls Festival Returns with 40+ Events
From August 30 to September 10, 2025, Heraklion hosts the 2nd Candia Walls Festival with over 40 cultural events.
Crete Battles Olive Fly Infestation and Drought
Olive growers in Heraklion face major losses in 2025 as the olive fly and drought wreak havoc.
Heraklion Airport Shatters Records
Crete’s Heraklion Airport sees record-breaking passenger traffic. With 6+ million arrivals, Germans and Brits lead the pack, while hotel staff warn of exhaustion.
Heraklion Garbage Crisis Sparks Cleanup Operation
Heraklion launched a massive cleanup after heaps of trash triggered a prosecutor’s probe into public health risks.
Storm Drains Blamed for Stink
Heraklion residents complain of unbearable sewage-like odors. Officials say storm drains, stagnant wastewater, and trash buildup are to blame.
Where Time Smells Like Thyme
Crete is a paradise of herbs — thyme, oregano, sage, dittany. Each carries fragrance, myth, and tradition.
A Lesson in Cretan Hospitality
A winter drive in Crete led to a kafeneio with no food — until the owner cooked her own pork cutlets for hungry strangers.
Malaka Rocks Crete
Malaka is Greece’s most versatile word. Both insult and endearment, it colors every conversation.
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