Responding to resident concerns, the local Association for Quality of Life in Heraklion has urged the municipality to address noise pollution more effectively (source). Their call for regulation now rests with city officials, tasked with appeasing residents and business owners. Two years prior, a citizen initiative sought to regulate music and noise levels in Heraklion, […]
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Crete: Innovative Earthquake Prediction Partnership
Manolis Beladakis, Director of Primary Education in Heraklion, welcomed Dr. Jonathan Bedford, head of the Tectonic Geodesy team from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, to his office. Their meeting centred around the innovative TectoVision project, which aims to develop a global system for monitoring tectonic plate movements. Predictive Technologies for Earthquake Monitoring Researchers intend to harness […]
Musical Evenings with Voula Strataki in Crete
Voula Strataki is set to enchant music lovers with two captivating concerts scheduled for next week in Crete, backed by the support of the Crete Region. These events promise to offer rich cultural experiences, blending traditional sounds and profound emotions in atmospheric settings. Voula Strataki is known for Gia thimise mou (2019) and Savvato me […]
Captivating Concert: “The Sea is Like Love” by E. Niniraki in Heraklion
As part of the 2024 “WOMEN” initiative organised by the Region of Crete, the concert “The Sea is Like Love” with the talented vocalist Amalia Niniraki will take place in the serene Garden of the Historical Museum of Crete. Scheduled for Monday, 16th September, attendees are invited to enjoy this unique musical experience starting at […]
Maria Lioni Oversees €2M Kotsifou Gorge Repair Effort
Maria Lioni, the Deputy Regional Governor of Rethymno, her team from the Technical Works Directorate of the Rethymno Regional Unit, contractors, and local leaders visited Kotsifou Gorge. The objective of this visit was to oversee ongoing restoration activities related to the project “Repairing Damage from Landslide on Provincial Road Section 4—Kotsifou Gorge in Rethymno.” The […]
Chania: High Risk of Fire Today
According to the Fire Risk Forecast map released by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection, Chania Prefecture faces a significant fire hazard today, Friday, September 13th, 2024. The area has been placed under a category 4 alert for fire risk, indicating a particularly high threat. There is a heightened possibility of fires breaking out, with […]
Heraklion: Challenges in Waste Removal
During a challenging period for waste collection in the Municipality of Heraklion, local authorities emphasise the need for maximum cooperation between residents and the council to ensure the city remains clean. Legal proceedings involving contract workers from the Cleaning Service are set for October and November. This has led to many workers taking leave, leaving […]
Sailing Courses Begin at NOGK in Gazi
Open-Sea Sailing School Starting on 5th October, the Nautical Sports Club of Gazi (NOGK), Crete, invites participants to enrol in its 32nd open-sea sailing course. This two-month programme is designed to foster maritime skills on Crete. Course Details: Eligibility criteria require participants to be at least 18 years old and have basic swimming skills. Upon […]
Cretan Hound Club Celebrates 10th Year at Talos Plaza
This past weekend, the Cretan Hound Club (Όμιλος Κρητικού Λαγωνικού) celebrated its tenth year on the seaside at Talos Plaza in Heraklion. The two-day event also served to register new Cretan Hounds and to recognize the best specimens of those presented. The President of the Cretan Hound Club, Nikos Anetakis, administered the essential events where […]
Heraklion Port: 2024, Record Year for Cruise Tourism
2024 is pivotal for Heraklion Port’s cruise industry, with the port hitting unprecedented passenger arrival figures. The consistent uptick in the number of cruise ships docking here highlights the trust placed by top cruise lines, elevating Heraklion to a top-tier cruise tourism hub. Data reveals a remarkable rise in cruise passenger numbers from January to […]
Officials Ban Swimming at Paleokastro Near Heraklion
The Directorate of Public Health & Social Care P.E. Heraklion has taken action to implement a swimming ban at the seaside village of Paleokastro based on the results of the Health Survey of the Public Health Supervisors. The decision was made to prohibit swimming in the sea off Paleokastro Village in the Malevizi Municipality. Officials […]
September 4th, the 14th Apesokari Traditional Tastes Event Takes Place
To begin September 4, 2024, at 6.30 pm, at the Primary School of Apesokari, the festival will offer traditional dishes that are part of Crete’s heritage. Associations from all over the Messara area will contribute their local cuisines, which are a part of everyday life in rural Crete. The Network of Messara Associations, in collaboration […]
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