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What’s Going On With Environmental Protection in Elafonisi?

Manuel Santos

Elafonisi, a paradise for sun-seekers and selfie enthusiasts, has become the battleground for Greece’s latest episode of “Who can break the law while admiring nature.” For those who skipped the fanfare, the region’s Monitoring and Implementation Committee held their fourth meeting on April 15, 2025. Their job? To check if the Elafonisi environmental protection plan—announced […]

1 year ago

Recycled Waste Keeps Piling Up in Ierapetra

Victoria Udrea

Tourists visiting Crete find Ierapetra struggling with mounting recycled waste from farm chemicals. Local officials, farmers, and recycling companies face gridlock due to government delays.

1 year ago

VOAK Completion Drags On

Iorgos Pappas

VOAK completion on Crete inches forward as the Deputy Minister of Infrastructure, Nikos Tachiaos, discusses the latest hurdles and plans for the island’s major highway.

1 year ago

Samaria Gorge Accident – Belgian Hiker Vowes to Return

Manuel Santos

After the Samaria Gorge accident on April 22, a 28-year-old Belgian hiker survived a 25-meter fall thanks to the efforts of fellow hikers and Chania rescue teams.

1 year ago

Samaria Gorge Remains Dangerous: Young Tourist Survives Shocking 25-Meter Fall

Manuel Santos

A young Dutch tourist was hospitalized after falling 25 meters in Samaria Gorge, which remains dangerous for hikers. He is in stable condition at Chania Hospital’s Neurosurgery Clinic.

1 year ago

Let’s Go for Horta Walks This Weekend in Chania

Victoria Udrea

Let’s Go for Horta in Chania from April 26-27, with local guides, cultural associations, and likeminded peers.

1 year ago

Restoration Plans for Villa Pologiorgis, Chania’s Most Charming Eyesore

Manuel Santos

On April 22, 2025, the study to revive and reuse the illustrious Villa Pologiorgis in Amperia officially got a handshake—or, more accurately, a signature—from Chania’s mayor, Panagiotis Simandirakis. No sooner had the mayor’s pen touched paper than a room of deputies, civil servants, and, possibly, someone’s cousin, confirmed the deal. The contract—routinely titled “Study for […]

1 year ago

Full Hotels and Packed Cafés at Easter in Ierapetra

Iorgos Pappas

During Easter in Ierapetra, officials report 70% hotel occupancy, crowded eateries, and demand fueled by good weather and tradition.

1 year ago

Crete Tourist Season Hurdles: Easter Visitor Boom, Summer Challenges, and Hotel Staffing Struggles

Mihaela Lica Butler

Hoteliers in Crete witnessed record Easter occupancy, but the Crete tourist season hurdles are just starting.

1 year ago

Heraklion Airport Records 290 International Flights for Easter 2025

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis Airport handled 290 international flights during Easter, seeing an 8.4% rise in travelers.

1 year ago

The Red Tulip of Crete Blooms on the Gious Kambos Plateau

Mihaela Lica Butler

Visitors flock to Gious Kambos Plateau to witness the red tulip of Crete, a unique protected flower of significant ecological importance.

1 year ago

Easter of the Dead in Tylisos

Victoria Udrea

Every year after Easter, the community of Tylisos holds the Easter of the Dead, a ritual that brings villagers together at the cemetery to remember lost loved ones with food, drink, and prayers.

1 year ago

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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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