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€918,000 Upgrade for the Viannos Water Supply Network

Iorgos Pappas

The Viannos water supply network will get a €918,000 overhaul prioritizing new pipelines and reservoirs across six settlements.

1 year ago

Plastira Street in Chania Faces Two Weeks of Intense Resurfacing

Manuel Santos

Plastira Street in Chania will undergo major repaving starting May 12, 2025. Expect these works to last about 15 days.

1 year ago

Flood Waters Give A Temporary Lifeline to Aposelemis Dam

Iorgos Pappas

Flood waters from the Lasithi Plateau have pushed over one million cubic meters into the Aposelemis Dam, providing a short-term water boost, says OAK Director Aris Papadogiannis.

1 year ago

Sfakia Finds Its Place on the International Speleological Map

Mihaela Lica Butler

Before Sfakia’s rise as a speleological hotspot, most headlines about the region involved goats, legends, and the occasional sheep with an attitude problem. But nothing puts a mountain village on the map—literally like a spot on the international speleological map—quite like the discovery of a vast underground abyss filled with secrets, mud, and the kind […]

1 year ago

Arkalochori Earthquake Victims Left in Limbo Years After Disaster

Victoria Udrea

PASOK-KINAL President Nikos Androulakis visited Arkalochori to expose the still-grim conditions of Arkalochori earthquake victims.

1 year ago

€1.7 Million for Kalokairinou Avenue’s Makeover

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos confirmed a €1.7 million renovation of Kalokairinou Avenue under the “Crete 2021-2027” program.

1 year ago

Plakiotissa Dam Brings New Hope to Water Management in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Plakiotissa Dam, set to irrigate 30,000 acres, marks a turning point for the region’s agriculture and economy with holistic water resource planning underway.

1 year ago

Mitsis Group Eyes the Rebirth of Kokkini Hani Tourism School

Kostas Raptis

Mitsis Group weighs involvement in reviving the Kokkini Hani Tourism School, signaling a new era for Greek hospitality education.

1 year ago

Volunteers Unite for Annual Dia Island Cleanup

Manuel Santos

Dia Island cleanup returns for its 15th year as Cretan volunteers collect debris before the tourism season.

1 year ago

Heraklion’s Water Supply Crisis

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion’s water supply faces urgent challenges as DEYAH battles recurring shortages. The utility proposes new drilling sites, but struggles with limited state funding.

1 year ago

Higher School of Tourism Education of Crete: New Facilities in Agios Nikolaos Approved

Iorgos Pappas

A project, valued at approximately 8.5 million euros, aims to upgrade the Higher School of Tourism Education of Crete (A.S.T.E.K.)

1 year ago

Beach Erosion in Agia Marina: Chania’s Leaders Respond After Urgent Town Hall Meeting

Manuel Santos

Chania’s mayor, local officials, and residents met on May 8 to address the growing crisis of beach erosion in Agia Marina.

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

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

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

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

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