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The Nations Cup Beach Volleyball Comes to Crete

Manuel Santos

The Nations Cup Beach Volleyball is heading to Crete for the first time.
Event dates: May 16-18, 2025, at TUI Magic Life Candia Maris.

1 year ago

Konstantinos Katsoulis Brings Cretan Flair to a Masterful Evening of Music

Iorgos Pappas

Discover the artistry of Konstantinos Katsoulis, performing a free piano recital on April 16, 2025, at Chania’s Great Arsenal.

1 year ago

Massive Strike Turnout in Chania Despite Torrential Weather

Manuel Santos

April 9 proved that Chania won’t be silenced by bad weather—or bad policies.

1 year ago

Spotlight on Crete’s Agrotourism

Victoria Udrea

The Agrotourism Extravaganza You Didn’t Know You Wanted Mark April 11, 2025, on your calendar because the Heraklion Cultural Conference Center is kicking off a day dedicated to rural tourism. And no, it’s not about staring at fields in silence—it’s about Crete’s agrotourism scene stealing the show. This event, hosted by ETAM S.A.’s “epaithros” Rural […]

1 year ago

Ocean Explorer Aegeo Joins Climpact

Kostas Raptis

Greece’s iconic vessel, Aegeo, supports the Climpact network to combat climate change. Discover its findings and the future of the Mediterranean.

1 year ago

Annual Meeting in Rethymno for Loggerhead Sea Turtle Conservation

Manuel Santos

An annual meeting brings together officials, local businesses, and conservationists to protect the loggerhead sea turtle’s nesting beaches.

1 year ago

Heraklion Hospitality Workers Strike on April 9

Iorgos Pappas

On April 9, 2025, hospitality workers in Heraklion strike for better wages, improved conditions, maternity benefits, and unemployment reforms.

1 year ago

CretaLive: Kalamaki Dump Is a Blight on the Southern Coast

Iorgos Pappas

The Kalamaki dump crisis is choking a village’s charm. Decades of waste pileup now threaten health, environment, and its tourism prospects.

1 year ago

Rising Demand for Easter Getaways in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Easter in Crete combines deep-rooted traditions, warm hospitality, and soaring tourist interest, attracting visitors from abroad to experience a special season.

1 year ago

Municipality of Heraklion Confirms Marina Cafe Lease Extension

Manuel Santos

With a four-year lease under Heraklion’s municipality, Marina Cafe retains its charm—perfectly blending tradition, hospitality, and coastal tranquility.

1 year ago

NeaKriti: Neglect and Decay on the Path to Kazantzakis’ Grave

Mihaela Lica Butler

NeaKriti reports concerning neglect on the path to Kazantzakis’ grave. Why has such a place of historical importance been ignored?

1 year ago

World Stray Animal Day Celebration in Heraklion

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion marked World Stray Animal Day on April 4th with a lively event featuring students, volunteers, and adoption celebrations.

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Stories of Interest

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18-Year-Old Arrested After Migrant Boat Carrying 34 People Reaches Gavdos

2026-07-14 By Kostas Raptis

Greek authorities arrested an 18-year-old South Sudanese national after rescuing 34 migrants near Gavdos.

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British Cruise Passenger Dies After Medical Emergency in Chania

2026-07-14 By Kostas Raptis

A 79-year-old British cruise passenger died after being found unconscious aboard a cruise ship in Chania.

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German Child Rescued After Drifting Offshore on Inflatable Ring at Ligres Beach

2026-07-14 By Manuel Santos

An 8-year-old German boy was safely rescued after drifting offshore on an inflatable ring at Ligres Beach in southern Crete.

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Apokoronas Raises First Blue Flag of the Season, Celebrating Years of Coastal Progress

2026-07-13 By Kostas Raptis

Apokoronas has raised its first Blue Flag of the season in Kavros, celebrating a decade of progress that has increased the municipality’s award-winning beaches from six to seventeen.

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Asterousia Isn’t Becoming Another Resort. That’s Exactly the Point.

2026-07-12 By Iorgos Pappas

UNESCO recognition, hiking trails, local products and 382 monuments are helping southern Crete build a future without selling its soul.

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