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Heraklion’s Erythraia Linear Park Will Open in July

Iorgos Pappas

The new 48-acre Erythraia Linear Park in Heraklion, featuring bike paths, playgrounds, and 149 parking spots, will open in July.

1 month ago

Saharan Dust Expected Across Crete Starting Saturday, May 9

Kostas Raptis

Crete authorities warn of Saharan dust concentrations exceeding safety limits on May 9-10.

1 month ago

11 New Hiking Trails for Asterousia

Manuel Santos

11 new hiking routes in Crete’s Asterousia Mountains take you from rugged peaks to the Libyan Sea, on the “Asterousia Trails”.

1 month ago

Which Airline Is Flying Most to Crete?

Iorgos Pappas

New data from the Crete Aviation Observatory reveals the top airlines flying to Chania in 2025, highlighting a surge in Scandinavian travel.

1 month ago

Vandals Target Accessible Bathroom in Heraklion’s Theotokopoulos Park

Manuel Santos

Heraklion officials condemn the vandalism of a newly installed accessible restroom in Theotokopoulos Park, calling it a strike against public dignity.

1 month ago

Unprecedented May Hail Storm Floods Homes

Manuel Santos

A sudden, violent spring storm caused indoor flooding in Heraklion and turned the mountains white with hail. Read the firsthand account.

1 month ago

Crete Coastline Under Threat

Arthur Butler

Coastal erosion threatens Crete as rising sea levels strip land and property in Gra Ligia, Arvi, and Keratokampos.

1 month ago

Samaria Gorge Missed Traditional May 1 Opening Date

Manuel Santos

Severe Winter Destruction Halts the Season The heavy wooden gates at Xyloskalo remain firmly shut. The sudden, violent torrents of the past winter have carved new, dangerous realities into the floor of the Samaria Gorge, leaving the path impassable. While the first of May traditionally welcomes thousands of hikers eager to trace the ancient trail […]

1 month ago

Which Cretan Paradises Are Dissolving Into the Sea?

Manuel Santos

From Chrysi Island to Sitia, discover which Cretan beaches are most vulnerable to sea-level rise and the radical plans to save them.

1 month ago

Hiker Rescued After Ill-Advised Gorge Trek

Manuel Santos

A 58-year-old French hiker with a pre-existing knee injury was rescued from Crete’s Richtis Gorge. Local rescuers say she’s lucky to be alive.

1 month ago

Flight from Copenhagen Ends in Arrest

Iorgos Pappas

28-year-old Swede was arrested and sent for psychiatric evaluation following aggressive behavior on a flight from Copenhagen to Crete.

1 month ago

Are Tourists in Crete Safe?

Manuel Santos

Following a series of accidents and arrests in Crete, we examine the safety of the island for 2026 travelers and the importance of hotel pool regulations.

2 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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€3.5 Million Infrastructure Project Announced for Minoan Palace of Phaistos

2026-06-29 By Arthur Butler

A €3.5 million project has been signed for the Minoan Palace of Phaistos. It will include new shelters, structural reinforcement, and drainage overhauls.

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13 Invasive Species Changing Crete’s Seas

2026-06-29 By Victoria Udrea

From venomous predators to coral-destroying rabbitfish, the Cretan Sea is being taken over by 13 invaders from the Red Sea.

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Crete’s Lagocephalus sceleratus PR Campaign: Industry Denies Risks Despite Known Bites

2026-06-29 By Victoria Udrea

Tourism associations across Crete are claiming that Sennin-fugu pose no risk to bathers and that reports of bites are exaggerations

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Samaria Gorge Management: Local Stakeholders Demand Reform Over Closure Protocols

2026-06-29 By Manuel Santos

The Samaria Gorge is constantly closing due to inaccurate weather forecasts, and the people of Agia Roumeli are done with it.

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Heraklion Upgrades Road Safety with New Smart Pedestrian Crossings

2026-06-29 By Kostas Raptis

Heraklion is betting on technology to fix its traffic woes, with 27 new raised crossings and 24 smart pedestrian crossings now in progress, on a €2.7 million budget.

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