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Cockroaches Cause Chaos at Heraklion Airport

Manuel Santos

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis airport sees cockroaches crawling out during peak tourist season, causing upset among travelers and raising questions about hygiene and health standards.

1 year ago

Kastelli International Airport: The Concrete Monster Set to Change Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Kastelli International Airport, opening in February 2027 near Heraklion, Crete, is set to replace the outdated Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

1 year ago

Heraklion Installs 40 Underground Garbage Bins Across 24 Sites

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion, led by Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, deployed over 40 underground garbage bins.

1 year ago

Arctic Adventures Iceland South Coast Tour Wins 2025 Viator Experience Award

Manuel Santos

Arctic Adventures’ Iceland, South Coast Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik, operated by Your Day Tours, wins top honors in the 2025 Viator Experience Awards.

1 year ago

Cretan Olive Oil Producers Grapple with Bureaucracy as Harvest Remains Unsold

Iorgos Pappas

Greek olive oil producers struggle with unsold harvests and rising bureaucracy in 2025: when did it start and what led to this dilemma?

1 year ago

Trygos Traditions During Grape Harvest in Crete

Victoria Udrea

Trygos, the local grape harvest, unfolds somewhere between rustic celebration and wine-soaked athletic event.

1 year ago

World Environment Day 2025 in Agios Nikolaos

Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos has marked World Environment Day 2025 by tackling plastic pollution through community actions.

1 year ago

Top 10 Family-Friendly Attractions in Heraklion

Mihaela Lica Butler

Plan your family holiday in Crete with the ultimate list of family-friendly attractions in Heraklion. Perfect for tourists travelling with kids.

1 year ago

Risk of Accidents in Almyrida Rises as Municipality Neglects Road Works

Victoria Udrea

Almyrida residents and tourists are facing a risk of accidents due to an unfinished road restoration following municipal water pipe works.

1 year ago

The Secret Thread of Ariadne: Nikos Kazantzakis and the Spiritual Labyrinth – Art Exhibition in Heraklion

Iorgos Pappas

The art exhibition ‘The Secret Thread of Ariadne’ opens at the Polychoro in Heraklion, June 6–13, 2025, offering free entry to all guests.

1 year ago

Nature’s Time Capsule: Dia Island Uncovered

Mihaela Lica Butler

Dia Island is a protected haven just off Crete, once a major Minoan port, now a Natura 2000 site.

1 year ago

What Awaits Travelers Under the August Full Moon in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

The August Full Moon in Crete offers travelers a rare chance to join Cretans in island-wide festivities.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion Airport Gets 17 New Kiss & Fly Spaces for Quick Drop-Offs

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Heraklion Airport has a new Kiss & Fly area, giving passengers and drop-off drivers a dedicated place for quick departures and arrivals without hunting for parking. The new facility, introduced by the Civil Aviation Authority outside Nikos Kazantzakis Airport, has 17 spaces for short stops. Patris reported the opening today. You drive in, drop off […]

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33-Year-Old Polish Man in ICU After Near-Drowning in Ierapetra

2026-09-09 By Manuel Santos

A 33-year-old Polish man is in intensive care after a near-drowning at Agios Andreas beach in Ierapetra. The Port Authority is investigating.

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How Much Overtourism Can Crete Handle?

2026-09-09 By Arthur Butler

Crete is breaking tourism records, but water, roads, housing and infrastructure are under pressure. An analysis examines where overtourism is already a problem.

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Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL Bus Road to Experience VOAK Delays

2026-09-09 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s Heraklion-Lasithi KTEL warns passengers of possible delays caused by VOAK works and recommends allowing extra travel time.

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British Tourist Demands Compensation After Mosquito Bites in Crete Hotel

2026-09-08 By Arthur Butler

A British tourist asked for compensation after mosquito bites during his Crete holiday, but returned to the island’s good graces after the hotel room was inspected.

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