Heraklion’s recent traffic changes have stirred controversy among tourists, locals, and drivers as taxi stands are displaced.
Crete
5th Festival of the Region of Crete Kicks Off With Stavros Xarchakos Live in Eleutherna
Tourists in Crete can experience the 5th Crete Festival opening in Eleutherna with a free Stavros Xarchakos concert on June 27, 2025.
Crete and Peloponnese Join Forces to Promote Cross-Regional Tourism
A new Heraklion–Kalamata flight stitched Crete and Peloponnese together, driving fresh collaboration in tourism and business.
On June 30, Leonidas Kladou Statue Unveiling in Platania
Hosted by the Municipality of Amari, the Leonidas Kladou Statue Unveiling on June 30, 2025, honors the legendary Cretan musician.
Regional Council Unveils Strategic Plan to Promote Crete’s Culinary Heritage
The Region of Crete unveiled an Operational Plan for Cretan Food Culture to strengthen the island’s culinary identity.
Travel Alert: Legionnaires’ Disease Linked to Water Systems in Crete Hotels
A British tourist contracted Legionnaires’ disease after a stay at a distinguished hotel in Heraklion, Crete, in early June.
Crete Beyond the Beaches: The Return of Sacred Travel
In the summer of 2025, as mass tourism begins to lose its luster, a quieter revolution is underway. Travelers are no longer content with cocktails by the pool or Instagram-perfect panoramas. Instead, a growing number are coming to Crete not just to relax—but to remember. This is sacred travel: a deeper, slower, more intuitive journey. […]
Breaking News: The Cockroach Problem in Heraklion Is Crawling Out of Control
Cockroach problem in Heraklion: locals and tourists alike suffer as neglect, expensive insecticides, and poor waste collection fuel a growing infestation.
Heraklion Goes Overboard on Beach Safety
Heraklion authorities rolled out new safety rules for bathers, impacting tourists and locals through fall 2025.
Crete Faces Escalating Water Crisis as Summer Approaches
The height of the tourism season is around the corner here in Crete, but a worsening water crisis threatens not only tourist destinations but agriculture and village life. Here is a roundup of the most recent news about the situation. Drought Deepens, Reservoirs Reach Critical Levels Crete is bracing for one of its driest summer […]
Crete Emerges as Key Entry Point for Migrants into Greece
Crete has become the primary entry point for migratory flows into Greece, prompting urgent measures from national authorities to bolster border operations on the island. In response to growing pressure on the island’s southern coastline, the Ministry of Shipping, in coordination with the Hellenic Coast Guard and the Port Authority leadership, has initiated monthly transfers […]
The Water Stops Flowing at Aposelemis Dam
The Aposelemis Dam water crisis has disrupted the water supply to Heraklion, Hersonissos, and Agios Nikolaos.
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