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Crete Hotel Workers Oppose Biometric Presence Monitoring

Kostas Raptis

Local media neakriti. gr reported on Monday that hotel employees in Crete are opposed to management using biometric methods and cameras to monitor employee presence. The Association of Hotel Employees of the Prefecture of Heraklion expresses concern over the potential implementation of biometric attendance tracking and video surveillance systems, deeming them a violation of individual […]

1 year ago

Crete Sports News in Short: March 2024

Phil Butler

Several key events in sports across Crete focused sharply on the island’s teams and athletes. The following news reflects sporting news from March 2024. The 11th High School of Heraklion’s girls volleyball team (below) placed 3rd overall in the recent Panhellenic School Volleyball Championship held in Paphos. The girls lost a heartbreaker in the semi-final, […]

1 year ago

Warning: Crete Air Quality Dangerous for People at Risk

Manuel Santos

Public health authorities in Crete are informing residents about the rise in PM10 particulate matter levels caused by Sahara dust.

1 year ago

Red Arrows to Grace the Skies Above Souda Bay on May 21

Manuel Santos

The Red Arrows revealed their 60th-anniversary schedule, starting in late May at Souda Bay to commemorate the Battle of Crete from World War Two.

1 year ago

Crete: VOAK Extension Project Deadlines Announced

Manuel Santos

The project for the VOAK (Greek National Road 90) section Neapolis – Agios Nikolaos has been granted an initial extension. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has made the decision to extend the deadlines for the departmental project execution: These extensions to the partial deadlines do not change the final contract deadline. One of the […]

1 year ago

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa to Open in 2025

Manuel Santos

JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa will introduce the brand’s mindful ethos and serene spaces to the sought-after island destination.

1 year ago

Heraklion’s Rental Market Sees a Steady Rise

Mihaela Lica Butler

Real estate prices in Heraklion, Crete saw a surge in the 4th quarter of 2023.

1 year ago

Crete’s Road Recovery: €3.55M Initiative for Post-Disaster Restoration

Kostas Raptis

Contracts €3.55M The Regional Governor of Crete signed a contract to repair provincial road damage from 2019 natural catastrophes.

1 year ago

Richtis Gorge, Crete’s Best Trekking Destination [2024 Guide]

Kostas Raptis

Richtis Gorge is a true hidden treasure just waiting to be discovered by those looking for a unique trekking adventure.

1 year ago

For Sale: The Crete “Product” We Live On

Phil Butler

Crete Island is the focus of massive hotel investment that can only do more harm than good for the people who live on the island.

2 years ago

2024 Real Estate Trends in Crete, Greece

Mihaela Lica Butler

Real estate trends for 2024 suggest that home price growth in Certe may slightly decrease or moderate.

2 years ago

Ierapetra: Uproar Over Demolition of Illegal Beach Structures

Argophilia Travel News

While the results of today’s protest are still pending, there’s a high likelihood that the illegal beachfront structures in Ierapetra will last another tourist season.

2 years ago

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