The Sabbionara Gate restoration project in Heraklion finally moves forward after years of delays and legal challenges.
Crete
Greek Parliament Approves Ban on Migrant Arrivals from North Africa
Greek lawmakers voted to halt processing asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, citing a surge in entrants to Crete.
Radar on Papoura Hill Threatens Minoan Site and Cultural Legacy
Mayor Kefgeroglou and the Minoa Pediadas Council denounced the reckless decision to install a radar on Papoura Hill near a rare Minoan find.
Crete Under Pressure: Greece Suspends Asylum Claims by North African Migrants
Crete, already straining under multiple layers of developmental and environmental stress, is now at the center of a rapidly evolving humanitarian and geopolitical dilemma. Earlier this week, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced an emergency suspension of asylum applications for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa, citing a sudden spike in landings along Crete’s […]
Ierapetra Enhances Beach Accessibility with SeaTrac
Ierapetra equips its beaches with SeaTrac systems and wheelchairs, boosting accessibility for people with disabilities.
Crete’s Heraklion Airport Scrubs Up Its Sanitary Facilities
Officials launched major upgrades to sanitary facilities at Heraklion International Airport, Crete, responding to tourist complaints.
Crete Rejects Immigrant Gateway Status
Crete’s leading tourism officials sent a formal letter to the Greek Prime Minister and Minister of Migration, expressing strong opposition to transforming Crete into an immigrant gateway.
The Vanishing Paradises of Crete – Part Two
Developers and officials may toast success over beachfront mojitos, but for those living in the vanishing paradises each construction crane blocks a bit more of the view.
Mayor Promises Heraklion Will Become a Clean City
In the grand theatre of city improvement, Mayor Kalokairinos stood before the press with his team and promised a transformation. “We’re not aiming for ‘just a little better’,” he declared, armed with that special blend of optimism and exhaustion only found in public office. “We’re here to make Heraklion a clean city—one cleaner than anything […]
Matala Beach Festival 2025 Was a Success
The Matala Beach Festival 2025 didn’t wind down. Nope, it crashed to a curtain call with the force of a beach ball in a hurricane.
Karavolas Fountain Leaves Tourists Shocked
Karavolas fountain is in complete disrepair, filled with dirty water and trash. Community demands urgent repair and better upkeep.
Radar Installation on Papoura Hill Crushes Ancient Wonders for Airport Tech
KAS approved the radar installation on Papoura Hill in Kastelli, ignoring strong opposition from archaeologists and local communities.
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