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#followgreen: Heraklion’s Trash-to-Treasure Training Camps

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion launches a “followgreen program,” extending recycling efforts to sports venues and schools. Learn about upcoming events for community involvement.

1 year ago

NeaKriti Highlights Morosini Fountain’s Decline—Will Restoration Come Too Late?

Mihaela Lica Butler

NeaKriti reports mounting neglect of Heraklion’s iconic Morosini Fountain. Public outcry grows, but repairs remain in limbo.

1 year ago

CORAL Cold Snap: Heraklion Opens Emergency Shelters for Homeless During Harsh Weather

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Emergency Shelters Open to Protect the Vulnerable As weather patterns take a drastic turn with the CORAL cold snap erupting across Crete, Heraklion’s Municipality has activated its emergency support facilities for homeless individuals. The forecast predicts severe chills, sporadic heavy rain, and snowfalls starting Wednesday night, February 19th, prompting city services to act swiftly. To […]

1 year ago

Crete’s Garbage Problem: Will Smart Underground Recycling Bins Make a Difference?

Iorgos Pappas

Crete rolls out 20 smart underground recycling bins in select villages to tackle garbage mismanagement.

1 year ago

Heraklion Philharmonic Orchestra Brings Carnival Rhythms to Life

Iorgos Pappas

Celebrate the Carnival season in Heraklion with vibrant musical walks and concerts by the Heraklion Philharmonic Orchestra. Events start February 20 – don’t miss out!

1 year ago

CLIMPACT: Crete Joins Greece’s Fight Against Climate Change

Manuel Santos

Crete steps up at Greece’s CLIMPACT network meeting in February 2025. Local leaders push for climate action in agriculture and tourism.

1 year ago

Heraklion Invests $1.2M in the Fight Against Potholes

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion launches a $1.2M road repair plan with a two-year deadline. Funded by city resources, it tackles potholes, expands sidewalks, and bolsters safety.

1 year ago

Help Find Johann Williams: Missing Alert Issued for 21-year-old German Tourist Who Disappeared While Hiking in Crete

Argophilia Travel News

Johann Wolfgang Williams, 21, vanished near the Samaria Gorge, Crete, on February 13, 2025. Use the Use the Missing Alert app to help find him.

1 year ago

Weather Alert: Icy Front Coral to Hit Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

Greece braces for freezing waves starting Wednesday as mountainous areas, including Crete, expect snowfall and plummeting temperatures.

1 year ago

Hotel Employees Call for Improved Conditions Amid Wage Negotiations

Victoria Udrea

Hotel employees demand better conditions and wage increases as tourism profits rise. Union pressures the government for stricter oversight and improved unemployment aid ahead of the new season.

1 year ago

Olive Oil Tastings Are Now Part of the Ecomuseum of the Municipality of Sitia Experience

Mihaela Lica Butler

At the Ecomuseum of the Municipality of Sitia, olive oil tastings immerse visitors in Crete’s cultural heart.

1 year ago

Elafonissi Beach Crowned No. 1 in the World for 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

Elafonissi Beach in Crete has been named nr. 1 in the latest edition of Travelers’ Choice® Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2025.

1 year ago

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18-Year-Old Arrested After Migrant Boat Carrying 34 People Reaches Gavdos

2026-07-14 By Kostas Raptis

Greek authorities arrested an 18-year-old South Sudanese national after rescuing 34 migrants near Gavdos.

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British Cruise Passenger Dies After Medical Emergency in Chania

2026-07-14 By Kostas Raptis

A 79-year-old British cruise passenger died after being found unconscious aboard a cruise ship in Chania.

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German Child Rescued After Drifting Offshore on Inflatable Ring at Ligres Beach

2026-07-14 By Manuel Santos

An 8-year-old German boy was safely rescued after drifting offshore on an inflatable ring at Ligres Beach in southern Crete.

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Apokoronas Raises First Blue Flag of the Season, Celebrating Years of Coastal Progress

2026-07-13 By Kostas Raptis

Apokoronas has raised its first Blue Flag of the season in Kavros, celebrating a decade of progress that has increased the municipality’s award-winning beaches from six to seventeen.

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Asterousia Isn’t Becoming Another Resort. That’s Exactly the Point.

2026-07-12 By Iorgos Pappas

UNESCO recognition, hiking trails, local products and 382 monuments are helping southern Crete build a future without selling its soul.

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