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Crete’s IA-FORTH to Map the Milky Way in 3D

Kostas Raptis

ERC-funded scientists at MPA, RWTH Aachen, and Crete’s IA-FORTH are creating the first 3D map of the Milky Way.

1 year ago

Finnish Journalists Explore Lassithi to Promote Authentic Crete

Manuel Santos

To promote “authentic Crete,” the Lassithi region recently welcomed a Finnish press team: writer Pia Ingström and photographer Elina Simonen.

1 year ago

Crete: From Paradise to Garbage Dump

Phil Butler

Crete Island’s garbage dump crisis in Apokoronas demonstrates how inadequate waste disposal turns paradise into hazard.

1 year ago

Zominthos—Livadi—Krousonas Hike This Sunday

Kostas Raptis

Don’t miss the Zominthos—Livadi—Krousonas trek organized by ΦΥ. Σ.Η. this Sunday, November 10. End your hike with a traditional Cretan meal.

1 year ago

Crete’s Housing Crisis Deepens

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Sky-high building costs and the Airbnb trend exacerbate Crete’s housing crisis, impacting residents and renters alike.

1 year ago

Drought Crisis Should Prompt Authorities to Declare Crete in a State of Emergency

Iorgos Pappas

Because of the current drought crisis, the authorities should declare a state of emergency on the island of Crete.

1 year ago

Heraklion to Host the Second Annual “Choose Crete” Conference on November 9

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The Choose Crete 2024 international conference takes place at the Hellenic Mediterranean University in Heraklion on November 9

1 year ago

Heraklion Port Breaks Visitor Records

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion Port surpasses 500,000 visitors in 2024, marking its ascent as a top-notch cruise destination in the Mediterranean.

1 year ago

Crete Extends Tourist Season Due to Climate Change

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Climate change is enhancing Crete tourism by extending the island’s travel season, resulting in increased international arrivals.

1 year ago

Faultline Mini Documentary Highlights Crete’s Developmental Crisis [Video]

Phil Butler

Crete Island is being systematically transformed into another case of lost history, hope, and identity. Since the 1960s, when the Greek government first began marketing tourism, the industry has reoriented tens of thousands of people and ruined countless villages and communities. The heart of what made Crete so special, its urban landscape and dear traditions, […]

1 year ago

Breaking News: Aldemar Knossos Royal Acquired by Karatzis Group for €80 Million

Iorgos Pappas

Karatzis Group has acquired the iconic Aldemar Knossos Royal in Crete for €80 million, marking a significant expansion in its hospitality sector portfolio.

1 year ago

Chania Food Delivery Workers Strike for Better Conditions

Kostas Raptis

Chania’s eFood and Wolt food delivery workers seek to end unfair practices and secure a future where their labour is respected and fairly compensated.

1 year ago

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14th Pancretan Forum Connects Farms and Hotels Again

2026-03-03 By Victoria Udrea

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

2026-03-03 By Iorgos Pappas

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

2026-03-03 By Kostas Raptis

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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Souda’s Strategic Position Explained

2026-03-03 By Kostas Raptis

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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Crete Hotels Face Climate Test

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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