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Sabbionara Gate Restoration Moves Forward

Ion Bogdan V.

The Sabbionara Gate restoration project in Heraklion finally moves forward after years of delays and legal challenges.

1 year ago

Greek Parliament Approves Ban on Migrant Arrivals from North Africa

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Greek lawmakers voted to halt processing asylum requests from North African migrants arriving by sea, citing a surge in entrants to Crete.

1 year ago

Radar on Papoura Hill Threatens Minoan Site and Cultural Legacy

Kostas Raptis

Mayor Kefgeroglou and the Minoa Pediadas Council denounced the reckless decision to install a radar on Papoura Hill near a rare Minoan find.

1 year ago

Crete Under Pressure: Greece Suspends Asylum Claims by North African Migrants

Iorgos Pappas

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 […]

1 year ago

Ierapetra Enhances Beach Accessibility with SeaTrac

Manuel Santos

Ierapetra equips its beaches with SeaTrac systems and wheelchairs, boosting accessibility for people with disabilities.

1 year ago

Crete’s Heraklion Airport Scrubs Up Its Sanitary Facilities

Iorgos Pappas

Officials launched major upgrades to sanitary facilities at Heraklion International Airport, Crete, responding to tourist complaints.

1 year ago

Crete Rejects Immigrant Gateway Status

Mihaela Lica Butler

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.

1 year ago

The Vanishing Paradises of Crete – Part Two

Phil Butler

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.

1 year ago

Mayor Promises Heraklion Will Become a Clean City

Iorgos Pappas

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 […]

1 year ago

Matala Beach Festival 2025 Was a Success

Manuel Santos

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.

1 year ago

Karavolas Fountain Leaves Tourists Shocked

Mihaela Lica Butler

Karavolas fountain is in complete disrepair, filled with dirty water and trash. Community demands urgent repair and better upkeep.

1 year ago

Radar Installation on Papoura Hill Crushes Ancient Wonders for Airport Tech

Mihaela Lica Butler

KAS approved the radar installation on Papoura Hill in Kastelli, ignoring strong opposition from archaeologists and local communities.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Sitia Wildfire Eases After Night of Wind-Driven Reignition, 135 Firefighters Still on Ground

2026-09-21 By Iorgos Pappas

A wildfire near Chonos in Sitia has eased after a difficult night of wind-driven flare-ups. Firefighters and two aircraft continue battling scattered active hotspots.

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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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