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Heraklion Christmas Meal of Love Marks 29 Years of Community Solidarity

Iorgos Pappas

For the 29th year, the Kalathakis family hosted a Christmas Day Meal of Love at Heraklion’s Loggia.

2 months ago

Georgiadis Park Goes Festive (Without Asking Too Many Questions)

Iorgos Pappas

Fairy tales, a solar telescope, Cretan herbs, face painting, and free activities fill Georgiadis Park from December 27–30 in Heraklion’s holiday program.

2 months ago

Hersonissos Takes Weather Seriously

Manuel Santos

Hersonissos launches the Hersonissos 2030 project, installing eight weather stations and a real-time platform to improve climate resilience.

2 months ago

Echoes of Blue — A Love Letter to the Cretan Coastline

Manuel Santos

Echoes of Blue by Alexandros E. Roniotis is a 600-page bilingual photographic guide to the beaches, coastline, and hidden shores of Crete.

2 months ago

Crete’s Summer 2026 Airlift Reality Check: Chania Rises, Heraklion Slips, and Airlines Are Not Being Subtle

Iorgos Pappas

Germany increases flights to Greece for summer 2026, but airlines favor cities and Chania, while several island hotspots lose August capacity.

2 months ago

Merry Christmas from Argophilia

Argophilia Travel News

A Christmas Eve message from Argophilia to our readers, inspired by travel, Crete, shared moments, and the quiet beauty of the season.

2 months ago

Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion Is Miss Greece 2025

Kostas Raptis

Maria Katerina Apostolaki from Heraklion wins the Miss Ελλάς 2025 title, continuing Crete’s strong presence in national beauty pageants.

2 months ago

Amari Begins Replanting Olive Groves After August 2024 Wildfires

Arthur Butler

Amari distributes 6,500 olive saplings to fire-affected farmers, supporting recovery, local livelihoods, and Crete’s iconic landscapes.

2 months ago

Gortyna’s Strategic Plan 2026–2028 Brings Crete’s Wild Landscapes Back Into Focus

Iorgos Pappas

Gortyna’s new 2026–2028 strategic plan focuses on protecting gorges, biodiversity, and cultural landscapes while promoting sustainable eco-tourism in Crete.

2 months ago

Heraklion Introduces 30 km/h Speed Limit Across City and Villages

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion introduces a 30 km/h speed limit across the city and all villages, improving road safety for residents and visitors driving in Crete.

2 months ago

How Cretans Decorate Their Homes for Christmas

Victoria Udrea

Cretan Christmas decoration is modest, warm, and inward-focused. Homes favor soft lights, simple trees, food, and quiet preparation over spectacle.

2 months ago

A Winter Hike in Crete Turns Fatal

Manuel Santos

The death of experienced mountaineer Stelios Papadogiannakis is a stark reminder that hiking and climbing in Crete during winter can be fatal, regardless of skill.

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Pierra Creta Brings 230 Ski Mountaineers to Snowy Psiloritis

2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

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Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.

Rethymno Gets Olympic Swimming Pool With €4 Million Investment

2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

Rethymno will build a new Olympic-size swimming complex worth €4.09 million under Greece’s 2026-2030 sports program.

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Art Returns to Heraklion’s Venetian Walls

2026-03-04 By Victoria Udrea

Nineteen large-scale digital reproductions from the Municipal Gallery of Heraklion are now displayed at Saint George Gate on the Venetian Walls.

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Crete Police Seize Thousands of Firecrackers Ahead of Busy Tourist Season

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

Police in Heraklion seized over 3,000 illegal firecrackers in targeted raids, as safety efforts intensify ahead of the Greek Orthodox Easter.

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