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Mitsotakis: Kastelli Airport Will Be Operational by 2027

Iorgos Pappas

Kastelli’s much-anticipated airport near VOAK ensures future-proof infrastructure while honouring heritage and nature, set for completion in 2027.

1 year ago

Heraklion’s New Year Kickoff with the Munich Camerata Orchestra

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Secure your tickets for the Munich Camerata and Myron Michailidis for a New Year concert at Heraklion’s Cultural Conference Center.

1 year ago

Heraklion’s 2025 Technical Program Approved: A €35.5M Investment in Everyday Life

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The Municipality of Heraklion has set its sights on improving daily life with its 2025 Technical Program, approved by the City Council. This €35.5 million plan focuses on boosting infrastructure and enhancing quality of life both in the city and surrounding villages. What’s the funding breakdown? Two-thirds of the budget will come from various programs, […]

1 year ago

Love Radio Crete Spreads Holiday Cheer with Exciting Toy Drive Events in Heraklion

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Join Love Radio Crete’s annual toy drive with concerts, festive fun, and community spirit in Heraklion.

1 year ago

Nida Plateau Now Has a Brand-new Interpretation Map and Viewpoint Stop

Manuel Santos

The first-ever Interpretation Map at Nida Plateau in the Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark offers a unique blend of geology and biodiversity.

1 year ago

Lines of Sails and Dreams Opens at Heraklion’s Municipal Art Gallery

Victoria Udrea

Discover the captivating art of Giannis Zacharakis in his exhibit “Lines of Sails and Dreams” at Heraklion’s Municipal Art Gallery.

1 year ago

Samaria Gorge to Get Disabled Access

Mihaela Lica Butler

A specific route, starting at the Upper Port of Agia Roumeli and extending to the Holy Trinity Church, will be designed for wheelchair users.

1 year ago

CRETAquarium Christmas with Scuba Diving Santa and the Christmas Mermaid

Manuel Santos

The CRETAquarium Christmas this year promises loads of family-friendly fun featuring Santa and the Christmas mermaid, Euryale.

1 year ago

Will a School of Tourism Return to Xenia Ilios Hotel in 2025?

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Ministry of Tourism plans to restore the Xenia Ilios Hotel for tourism training. Does Crete need yet another School of Tourism?

1 year ago

STERNES 2024 Expedition Overview on December 11

Manuel Santos

When: Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM Where: Cultural Center of Chania, 70 Andrea Papandreou Street Duration: Approximately 90 minutes Admission: Free On Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 7:00 PM, the Cultural Center of Chania will host a special event showcasing the results of the “STERNES 2024” international speleological expedition. This presentation, organized by […]

1 year ago

Heraklion Municipal Gallery Opens a New Cultural Hub

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The new branch of the Heraklion Municipal Gallery will host art exhibits, music events, lectures, and more.

1 year ago

Historic Plane Tree of Krassi Succumbs to Neglect

Manuel Santos

The Plane Tree of Krassi has suffered significant damage because of delayed protection measures and ineffective preservation efforts.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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The Buck Moon Peaks Tonight

2026-07-29 By Victoria Udrea

Crete’s July Buck Moon reaches peak fullness Thursday at 3:30 AM, bringing ancient folklore, Selene’s cheeky Greek myths, and low-horizon views.

Malia Tourists Wage Balcony Beer-Bottle War, Summon Interpol After Police Find Hatchet

2026-07-28 By Victoria Udrea

A Sunday morning beer-bottle siege in Malia escalated into an international incident involving the Embassy in Bucharest, Interpol, and a 17-year-old with a hatchet.

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Chania Agora’s Grand Reopening Will Come With Vacancies

2026-07-28 By Victoria Udrea

Decades-old vendors opt out of returning to the renovated Chania Municipal Market as new municipal rent prices spark outrage across Crete.

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Spanish Tourist Unsure How 19 Kilograms Of Loud, Pungent Herbal Material Sneaked Into Her Carry-On

2026-07-28 By Manuel Santos

A 22-year-old traveler arriving in Crete expresses complete shock after customs officers discover a full-scale farm inside her checked baggage.

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Kolymbari Beach Littered with Plastic

2026-07-28 By Manuel Santos

Active Citizens of Platanias condemn municipal indifference as Kolymbari Beach in Crete is left littered with plastic waste and abandoned fishing gear.

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