Thousands of tourists are currently enjoying the ‘authentic’ Heraklion airport experience, which includes sweating on the pavement and fighting for elbow room inside the terminal.
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Crete Pushes for a Circular Economy to Cut Waste and Boost Recycling
Hersonissos Mayor Zacharias Doxastakis presented a comprehensive circular economy strategy at the Pan-Cretan Conference in Heraklion.
Travel Advisory: Souda–Milos–Piraeus Ferry Departs Earlier Until September 6
Passengers traveling from Souda to Piraeus via Milos should note a temporary schedule change now in effect. From today through September 6, the ferry will depart Souda at 9:30 p.m. (21:30) instead of its usual 10:00 p.m. (22:00) departure. The vessel is scheduled to arrive at the Port of Piraeus at 6:45 a.m. Passengers are […]
Hotel Manager Arrested After Minor Employee Alleges Assault in Hersonissos
A hotel manager in Hersonissos, Crete, was arrested after a 16-year-old employee reported being physically assaulted, insulted, and threatened at work.
Crete Mayors Sound the Alarm Over Natura 2000 ‘Black Hole’
The municipalities of Kantanos-Selino and Kissamos warn that Western Crete’s most famous Natura 2000 sites have fallen into a legal vacuum.
Could Sea Turtles Help Control Crete’s Invasive Pufferfish?
The toxic pufferfish is taking over the seas of Crete. Scientists are now looking at the loggerhead sea turtle as a natural predator to control the invasive species.
Heraklion’s Roads Are Being Sliced Open for Fiber Optics, and the Municipality Denies Responsibility
The fiber optic installation in Heraklion has turned roads into obstacle courses. The Municipality says they just issue permits, while drivers deal with the mess.
Storms May Develop Over Crete’s Mountains This Afternoon
Crete will enjoy warm sunshine today, but afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms may develop over the island’s mountainous interior.
Heraklion Promises Greener Future—Residents Still Waiting to See It
The Municipality of Heraklion launched a new planting program in mid-April, claiming it will cover the entire city and surrounding villages.
Mesara’s 17th Gastronomy Festival Heads to Apoini This July
Apoini hosts the 17th Mesara Gastronomy Festival on July 30, celebrating Crete’s European Region of Gastronomy 2026 with local flavors and traditions.
The Six Pufferfish Species Found in Greek Waters
From the infamous Silver-cheeked Toadfish, whose powerful bite and deadly toxin have made headlines across the Mediterranean, to tiny deep-water species that most swimmers will never encounter, these invasive fish are now part of Greece’s marine life.
Search Intensifies After Missing Spearfisher’s Gear Found Off Frangokastello
A Frontex thermal drone and multiple vessels search for a 65-year-old missing spearfisherman in Crete after his gear was found 5 nautical miles offshore.
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