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Road Safety Event in Crete: Local Leaders and Residents Rally for Safer Streets

Kostas Raptis

Friday, May 30, 2025, promises to be a red-letter day for the drivers (and survivors) of Heraklion’s traffic circus. At precisely 19:00, the Network of Partner Agencies in Fortezza will roll out its “I Love Life, I Travel Safely” Road Safety Event at the Fortezza Athletic Center—a title that suggests optimism, or at least a […]

1 year ago

Kotsyfos Gorge Reopened After a Year

Manuel Santos

Kotsyfos Gorge in Crete reopened to vehicle traffic one year after a major landslide blocked the road.

1 year ago

African Dust Storm Disrupts Tourism in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

An African dust storm hit Crete on Sunday, May 25, 2025, causing hotel pools to close as staff battled thick dust and mud.

1 year ago

Khamsin and the Return of the Sahara Sky in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Khamsin winds blanketed Crete with thick Sahara dust, transforming the island into an orange wasteland.

1 year ago

Villa Gaea Joins CV Villas’ Positive Impact Collection

Kostas Raptis

When it comes to showing off the latest “eco-chic” in Greece, Elounda’s Villa Gaea just snatched a coveted spot in CV Villas’ Positive Impact Collection. CV Villas—one of Europe’s biggest names for jaw-dropping vacation homes—has handpicked a small crowd of properties that supposedly care about more than infinity pools and brag-worthy views. Villa Gaea stands […]

1 year ago

Chanioporta Gate Restoration Is Complete

Victoria Udrea

Chanioporta Gate restoration in Heraklion is complete, with scaffolding removal scheduled for June 2–10, 2025.

1 year ago

Crete’s Seasonal Tourism Shifts: What the Numbers Reveal

Argophilia Travel News

Seasonal tourism in Crete means businesses must dance to a wild rhythm, opening wide for the waves of summer and pulling back when things go quiet.

1 year ago

Migrant Crisis on Crete Island Has Reached a Breaking Point

Victoria Udrea

The migrant crisis on Crete has reached a breaking point in 2025, with over 4,600 arrivals shaking the community.

1 year ago

Minoan Inspiration Meets Modern Living at Rocca a Mare Heraklion

Argophilia Travel News

Handwritten Collection brings together style, comfort, and local flair at Rocca a Mare Heraklion.

1 year ago

Heraklion Water Supply Problems Spark Public Panic

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion faces serious water supply problems after a dust storm and the Aposelemi Dam shutdown, prompting DEYAH to urge locals to use water carefully until regular service returns.

1 year ago

Municipal Beach of Karteros Reopens With SeaAccess for People With Reduced Mobility

Manuel Santos

Municipal Beach of Karteros opens for summer, featuring upgraded public spaces and SeaAccess accessibility for people with disabilities.

1 year ago

SEA Exposes Waste Scandal at the Water’s Edge on Pahia Ammos Beach

Mihaela Lica Butler

SEA accuses DEYACH of reckless dumping at Pahia Ammos beach, threatening protected ecosystems and species.

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Heraklion-Messara National Road Faces Indefinite Blockade Over Proposed Migrant Facility

2026-09-23 By Manuel Santos

Protests escalate in Athanatoi as residents threaten an indefinite blockade of the Heraklion-Messara highway over a proposed migrant facility at the Skouloudis plant.

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Where Do the Millions Go? MP Questions €3 Passenger Tax Allocation at Heraklion Airport

2026-09-23 By Iorgos Pappas

Harris Mamoulakis challenges the transport ministry over the transparency, collection, and spending of the €3 passenger tax at Heraklion Airport.

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Archaeological Museum of Heraklion Unveils Rare European Cartography Exhibition

2026-09-23 By Kostas Raptis

Explore 50 rare historical maps charting Crete’s evolution from the 16th to 18th centuries in a new Heraklion Archaeological Museum exhibition.

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Sitia Municipality Thanks Firefighters and Volunteers After Chonos Wildfire Threat

2026-09-23 By Argophilia Travel News

Sitia thanks firefighters, aerial crews, and local volunteers for their coordinated efforts in containing a threatening wildfire near regional villages.

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Chersonissos Welcomes 450 Dancers for the 7th International Traditional Dance Festival

2026-09-23 By Argophilia Travel News

The 7th International Traditional Dance Festival in Chersonissos features 450 dancers from seven countries, street parades, and free performances.

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