Heraklion welcomed a new addition to its growing cruise portfolio this week as the luxury cruise ship Silver Nova made its first-ever visit to the Cretan capital. The maiden call was marked by the traditional plaque exchange ceremony aboard the vessel, attended by representatives of the Heraklion Port Authority, the Hellenic Coast Guard, and the […]
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Chania Municipal Market Targets September Reopening After Years of Restoration
Chania’s restored Municipal Market is expected to reopen in September, with shop owners beginning work on their premises during July.
Heraklion Restaurants See Plenty of Visitors but Less Spending This Summer
Heraklion’s hospitality sector says visitor numbers remain strong, but cautious spending and rising costs are squeezing restaurant businesses.
Animal Welfare Groups Demand Action on Chania’s Horse-Drawn Carriages
The Panhellenic Animal Welfare and Environmental Federation demands stricter inspections for horse-drawn carriages in Chania to ensure animal welfare during peak tourist season.
Cretan Sushi Chain Wasabe Eyes Franchise Expansion Across Eastern Crete
After 10 years and 5 successful stores, the popular Wasabe sushi brand is seeking franchise partners to open new locations across Crete.
Opposition Lawmakers Demand Answers Over Planned Wind Farm Project in Rethymno
Plans for 47 wind turbines across parts of Rethymno, Amari, and Agios Vasileios are now under parliamentary scrutiny.
Crete Bookended by Three Minor Earthquakes Overnight
Three mild earthquakes struck offshore areas near Chania and Lasithi overnight. No damage or injuries have been reported.
Two Tragedies Off Crete Share the Same Dangerous Mistake
A massive search and rescue operation is underway in Sfakia for a missing 65-year-old spearfisherman, while a 75-year-old German tourist lost his life in Georgioupoli.
Free Tourism Studies in Crete: Enrollments Now Open for 2026-2027
The SAEK Tourism of Crete offers free vocational training in hospitality, management, culinary arts, and pastry.
Firefighters Keep Watch After Ierapetra Blaze Threatens Greenhouses
A wildfire broke out on Monday morning near agricultural greenhouses in Bramiana, Ierapetra, triggering a 112 emergency alert.
Malevizi Festival Returns in September With Free Concerts, Local Culture, and Traditional Dances
The Malevizi Festival returns to Gazi from Sept 4-6, 2026, with live music, local culture, and free evening concerts.
Giant Potato Found in Crete Could Challenge Guinness World Record If It Passes Inspection
Local reports from Neo Chorio, Apokoronas, claim a farmer unearthed a 6.15kg potato which would surpass the current Guinness World Record for the world’s heaviest potato.
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