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Koumoulia Ceramics Invites You to Art Therapy with Pottery

Victoria Udrea

Art Therapy with Pottery by Koumoulia Ceramics offers a four-session workshop in Heraklion that blends emotional expression and creative introspection.

1 year ago

Agios Nicholas Prepares to Welcome 49 Cruise Ships This Season

Kostas Raptis

Agios Nicholas prepares to welcome 49 cruise ships—a 20% increase. Local officials attended the Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, seeking to cement Agios Nicholas as a major cruise stop.

1 year ago

Heraklion Airport Arrivals Break Records in April 2025

Iorgos Pappas

According to airport and tourism officials, Heraklion Airport arrivals surged by 20.65% in April 2025. Early figures signal a robust start to Crete’s tourism season.

1 year ago

SEA Denounces Environmental Crimes at Pachia Ammos

Manuel Santos

A scathing chapter of environmental crimes unfolds at Pachia Ammos as SEA raises the alarm over unauthorized construction by DEYACH.

1 year ago

Old Chania Market’s Never-Ending Restoration Saga

Iorgos Pappas

The Old Chania Market renovation project has missed multiple deadlines and is now resetting its sights on summer 2026.

1 year ago

Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum 2025 and the Future of Mediterranean Cruise Travel

Manuel Santos

At the 8th Posidonia Sea Tourism Forum in Heraklion, tourism leaders, policymakers, and industry executives explore the future of Mediterranean cruise travel.

1 year ago

Cretan Nutrition Takes Center Stage

Mihaela Lica Butler

Cretan nutrition steps into the spotlight as Rethymno prepares for the “Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026” program.

1 year ago

EU Commissioner Visits Crete for Strategic Meeting on Sustainable Transport and Tourism

Manuel Santos

On May 6, 2025, the Region of Crete welcomed the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism for a high-level work meeting.

1 year ago

Mártsalo Walk: A Secret Beach Hike Through Crete’s Hidden Wilderness

Mihaela Lica Butler

Mártsalo Walk in southern Crete—an off-the-map hike for travelers and locals who love wild beaches and history.

1 year ago

Tourism Promotion of Heraklion: City Council Greenlights Bold 2025 Communication Plan

Victoria Udrea

Tourism promotion of Heraklion steps up after the City Council’s May 2025 approval of a €397,400 communication plan.

1 year ago

Not Your Ordinary Sweep: Special Ops Hit Heraklion

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion cleaning interventions kicked off early with special waste removal and large-scale disinfection at multiple city locations.

1 year ago

Sun Princess in Chania: Cruise Ship Arrivals Shift from Santorini to Souda Port

Manuel Santos

The 345-meter Sun Princess brought more than 4,000 tourists to Souda port in Chania, after cruise line changes and Santorini restrictions pushed major arrivals to Crete.

1 year ago

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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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