Cruise traffic in Heraklion is down. Why? Because global geopolitics and Greek port fees made sailing into a conflict zone look like a better vacation option.
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Man Found Unconscious in Sea off Chania
A man around 35 was found unconscious in the sea at Agioi Apostoloi in Chania. Swimmers alerted authorities and he was taken to Chania Hospital.
Greek Navy Frigate Kimon Arrives at Souda Bay
The Greek Navy’s advanced frigate Kimon arrived at Souda Port in Chania, showcasing its modern air defense and anti-submarine capabilities.
Aivazovsky’s Arkadi Painting Returns to the Place that Inspired It
Ivan Aivazovsky’s 1867 painting The Explosion of Arkadi Monastery is on display at Arkadi Monastery for three months.
Heraklion Hotel Workers’ Children Break Records in Panhellenic Success
More than 60 successful students were honored in Heraklion by the Hotel Workers’ Union, receiving €300 for their achievement in the Panhellenic exams.
Drivers Raise Alarm Over Dangerous Conditions on Roads Serving HMU, PAGNI, and University of Crete
Drivers are raising concerns over dangerous conditions, heavy traffic and vehicles entering the opposite lane on roads serving HMU, PAGNI and the University of Crete.
Lasithi Is Trimming Trees So You Do Not Crash Into Them
Road crews in Lasithi are cutting branches and clearing roadside vegetation to improve visibility and make provincial roads safer for drivers and pedestrians.
I Spent €2 on This Horrifying Thing for My Feet
Cretan cobblestones, gorge hikes and cheap flip-flops can punish your feet. Meet the brutal wooden foot roller that somehow makes everything better.
How a Midnight Meeting in Crete Sparked a 40-Year Romance
In 1985, an American and a South African met in Agios Nikolaos. He waited on museum steps for 5 days. She arrived with 5 minutes to spare. 40 years later, they’re still together.
Nearly 11,000 Aircraft Movements in August. Which Markets Led the Way
Heraklion airport handles nearly 1.9 million passengers and 10,944 flights in August, driven by growth in international arrivals from Germany, the UK, and France.
Greenhouses, Olive Groves, and Fishing Boats Disappear as Sitia’s Countryside Empties
Sitia’s countryside faces severe depopulation as greenhouses in Goudouras shrink, fishing boats dwindle, and the legacy of raisin and olive farming fades.
West Nile Virus Cases Spread to Heraklion and Hersonissos in Crete
EODY reports new West Nile virus cases in Heraklion and Rethymno while Hersonissos is flagged as high-risk, prompting intensified mosquito spraying across Crete.
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