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Will the Arkalochori Swimming Pool Open for Athletes This Summer?

Manuel Santos

The Arkalochori swimming pool will open for public use when conditions allow and all repair works are concluded.

1 year ago

Kakou Oros Road Section of the Old National Road Reopens for Traffic

Kostas Raptis

The Kakou Oros road section officially reopened on April 17, 2025, after major upgrades by the Region of Crete.

1 year ago

Kalou-Douli Road: Two Villages in Crete Linked by a Path Too Rough for Words

Iorgos Pappas

Kalou-Douli road: narrow, broken, and riddled with hazards, it is a daily ordeal for locals and tourists alike.

1 year ago

Heraklion DMMO Launches with Help from the Ministry of Tourism 

Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Heraklion teams up with the Ministry of Tourism to create the Heraklion DMMO.

1 year ago

Metaxa Hospitality Group’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative in Lasithi

Victoria Udrea

8 local farmers, Metaxa Hospitality Group, and the Lassithi Agricultural Cooperative bring Regenerative Agriculture to the Lasithi Plateau.

1 year ago

Crete Easter Bookings Surge 82.4% Over Last Year

Mihaela Lica Butler

Crete Easter bookings spiked 82.4% this year, as churches both East and West celebrate Easter on the same date: Sunday, April 20, 2025.

1 year ago

New International Airport of Heraklion Spawns a Parade of Developments in Crete

Kostas Raptis

2025 brings a flood of developments towards completing the New International Airport of Heraklion in Kastelli.

1 year ago

Ikos Kissamos Plans to Reinvent the Luxury Stay on Crete’s Kissamos Bay

Iorgos Pappas

The arrival of Ikos Kissamos throws a spotlight (and, incidentally, a few beachfront umbrellas) on Kissamos Bay.

1 year ago

465-Seat Outdoor Theater Arrives in Agios Nikolaos

Victoria Udrea

The Municipality of Agios Nikolaos invests €75,000 in a 465-seat outdoor theater for the seaside former EOT property.

1 year ago

Eritrea Park in Mesampelies to Open in 2026

Manuel Santos

Scheduled for public use in early 2026, Eritrea Park offers green space, bike paths, playgrounds, and parking for residents and visitors.

1 year ago

Heraklion Airport Arrivals Rise, Promissing a Busy Cretan Summer

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion Airport arrivals are soaring in 2025, with top airlines, expanded international routes, and new domestic connections.

1 year ago

The Heraklion Hotel Association Reminds Employers the Easter Bonus Is Not Optional

Victoria Udrea

The Heraklion Hotel Association reminds hotel employers: the compulsory Easter bonus must be paid by April 16, 2025.

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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