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Water Supply Problems Hit Heraklion After Tylisos Pipeline Failure

Kostas Raptis

DEYAI announces potential water supply problems in Heraklion (Mastampas, Therisos, Atsalenio, etc.) Due to Tylisos pipeline damage.

1 year ago

Crete: Depleted Dams Signal Summer Water Crisis. Again.

Iorgos Pappas

As Crete’s dams dry up due to prolonged drought, water scarcity threatens the island. Here’s how officials are dealing with this situation.

1 year ago

New Rockfall in Kourtaliotiko Gorge Raises Safety Concerns in Rethymno

Mihaela Lica Butler

A new rockfall in Kourtaliotiko Gorge on Tuesday morning alarmed Rethymno’s residents and officials. Safety upgrades are underway to prevent future accidents.

1 year ago

Ready for Rethymno Carnival 2025? Here’s What You Need to Know

Iorgos Pappas

Rethymno Carnival 2025 kicks off February 9. Theme “Step Into the Light,” featuring parades, music, and fun till the grand finale on March 2.

1 year ago

Chrysostom Street Multi-space: A Cultural Hotspot Breathing New Life into Art

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion’s newest culture hotspot, the Municipal Gallery’s Multi-Cultural Center, a multi-use event space, is a must-visit.

1 year ago

800 Spots, Sensors, and a Dash of Hope for Heraklion’s General Parking Nightmares

Kostas Raptis

Backed by the Smart Cities program and the Recovery Fund, this project will introduce 800 parking spots, sensors, and new enforcement officers to the city center and surrounding areas.

1 year ago

This Sunday, A Laid-Back Nature Walk in Crete’s Messara Plains

Manuel Santos

Join the Heraklion Nature Lovers Association on Sunday, February 2, 2025, for a scenic and easygoing nature walk through Crete’s Messara Plains.

1 year ago

Rosewood Blue Palace Postpones Grand Debut to 2026

Victoria Udrea

Rosewood Blue Palace, located in Elounda, Crete, will now open in 2026 instead of 2025, as it was initially announced in 2023.

1 year ago

Water Pipeline Installation: New Connections Disrupt Areas Near Nea Alikarnassos

Iorgos Pappas

Starting January 29, water pipeline work will impact traffic, residents, and tourists in Nea Alikarnassos, Koroni Magara, Agia Aikaterini.

1 year ago

Avalanche Training in Crete? Wait, Don’t They Just Have Beaches?

Manuel Santos

Avalanche training by the Hellenic Rescue Team and ANENA, February 7-9 on Psiloritis for skiers, climbers, and winter sports enthusiasts.

1 year ago

Heraklion Gets a New €50M Waste Treatment Plant

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion is transforming waste management with a €50M Waste Treatment Plant, embracing sustainability and a circular economy.

1 year ago

Hersonissos Demolitions Begin to Eradicate Illegal Beachfront Tavernas

Iorgos Pappas

Eleven illegal structures tied to restaurants in Hersonissos face demolition by April 2025. Changes aim to enhance coastal beauty for tourists.

1 year ago

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Agios Nikolaos Water Utility Clears Ammos Beach Following Sewage Leak Investigation

2026-08-13 By Arthur Butler

Agios Nikolaos water authorities confirm no sewage entered Ammos Beach near the marina, attributing storm drain runoff to clean water pipe leaks and street washing.

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New Road Brings Southern Crete Closer to Kastelli Airport

2026-08-13 By Iorgos Pappas

TERNA opens a 6km bypass around Arkalochori, creating the first modern access road connecting Southern Crete and Messara to the future Kastelli Airport.

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Crete Braces for 8-Beaufort Winds on August 14

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Gale-force winds up to 8 Beaufort are forecast for Crete on Friday, August 14, with localized gusts up to 9 Beaufort in the northern Cyclades.

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Severe Allergy Incident in Sitia Prompts Calls for Stricter Food Safety Rules in Hospitality

2026-08-13 By Victoria Udrea

A family says their 6-year-old developed an allergic reaction after eating a crepe in Sitia despite asking whether it contained nuts.

August 15

Crete Traffic Police Step Up VOAK Checks as August 15 Exodus Peaks

2026-08-13 By Manuel Santos

Heading out on Crete’s roads for the August 15th peak? Traffic police are out in full force on VOAK, targeting speeding, alcohol, and reckless driving.

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