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Italian Tourist Dies in the Sea at Ierapetra

Manuel Santos

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, a 46-year-old Italian tourist lost his life while swimming at Myrtos Beach in Ierapetra.

1 year ago

7-Million Euro Fix for New Kereti Bridge

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The new Keriti Bridge stands, open and functioning. Construction projects faced delays, approvals, and credit claims from every level of government imaginable.

1 year ago

Greece’s Great Water Heist: Privatization in the Age of Monetized Drought

Phil Butler

When the rain is sold and the rivers are ghosts, only the parched remember who stole the clouds. They were warned. For twenty-five years, Greece was told that its water was vanishing, that the islands were fragile, that overdevelopment and unchecked tourism were ecological suicide. They made sustainability plans. They published warnings. Citizens were surveyed. […]

1 year ago

Warm Nights-Cold Beers Returns to Georgiadis Park on August 1-2

Kostas Raptis

Warm Nights-Cold Beers returns to Georgiadis Park on August 1-2, 2025, hosted by DEPANAL.

1 year ago

Temenia Fire Contained; However, it Left a Lasting Mark

Iorgos Pappas

Over 200 firefighters, assisted by helicopters and locals, battled the Temenia fire near Kandanos-Selino in Crete. The fire is now contained.

1 year ago

Fire in Temenia: Alexandros Markogiannakis Observes Aftermath and Recovery Efforts

Iorgos Pappas

On July 27, 2025, Alexandros Markogiannakis visited Temenia to observe the effects and assess the recovery following the recent fire.

1 year ago

Epic Fire in Crete: Villages Evacuated as Flames Rage

Iorgos Pappas

A massive fire erupted in Chania, Crete, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, triggering the evacuation of several villages.

1 year ago

Winds Fuel Destruction in Crete’s Heart

Iorgos Pappas

Hellfire struck Chania on July 26, as relentless winds fuel destructive wildfires. Residents, tourists, and firefighters grapple with loss and danger.

1 year ago

Crete Is on Fire: Wildfire Chaos Forces Beach Evacuations and Threatens Villages

Manuel Santos

Bleeding Sky, Burning Ground It is the kind of heat that claws under your skin and sets your nerves on edge. Crete, proud and stubborn, caught off guard, finds itself encircled by flames. The wind never rests. The wildfires never blink. Chania. Heraklion. Words etched into the smoke, names whispered in red glow and fear. […]

1 year ago

The Struggle to Protect the Papoura Hill Minoan Monument Continues

Victoria Udrea

The Papoura Hill Minoan monument drew overwhelming local opposition when plans for radar installation threatened its preservation.

1 year ago

Papoura Hill Saga Continues: Archeologists Demand Saving the Minoan Monument

Victoria Udrea

Papoura Hill saga continues in Crete as archaeologists, locals, and officials clash over the fate of precious Minoan ruins in Kastelli.

1 year ago

Water Prices Rising? Why Crete Thinks Privatizing Water Is a Dry Joke

Iorgos Pappas

EDEYA in Crete sounds the alarm as the government’s National Drought Plan threatens public water management and increases water prices.

1 year ago

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Jellyfish Influx Hits Paleokastro and Heraklion Beaches Amid Late-Season Heat

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

Jellyfish have been reported near Paleokastro and other beaches in Heraklion, and swimmers are urged to take care when entering the water.

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Cretan Counter-Terrorism Squad Smashes Subsidy Fraud and Drug Ring in Mylopotamos Sweep

2026-09-20 By Iorgos Pappas

Ten people were arrested in Mylopotamos after a months-long police investigation into alleged livestock subsidy fraud, drugs, theft, tax violations, and other offenses.

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French Swimmer Found Dead After Search Off Mades, Crete

2026-09-20 By Argophilia Travel News

A French tourist was found dead at sea off Mades near Agia Pelagia after an extensive search involving the Coast Guard, fishermen, divers, and aerial resources.

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Heraklion Power Cuts Hit Restaurants, Tourism, and Local Businesses

2026-09-20 By Victoria Udrea

Repeated power outages across Heraklion have left households and businesses counting losses, with restaurants reporting spoiled food, canceled bookings and lost revenue during Crete’s tourist season.

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Rethymno Is Giving Repeat Tourists Something Better Than a Trophy

2026-09-19 By Victoria Udrea

Rethymno will honor loyal repeat visitors on World Tourism Day by planting trees in their name, linking tourism, sustainability, and local pride.

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