The launch of direct Cyprus Airways flights between Larnaca and Heraklion marks a strategic step in strengthening tourism and cooperation between Crete and Cyprus.
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Heraklion’s Missing Christmas Castle Reaches City Council
The absence of Heraklion’s Christmas Castle from Eleftherias Square reaches the City Council, as plans emerge for a future festive village near the Venetian Walls.
Samaria Gorge at the Center of a New Debate on Protection and Responsibility (Video)
As debate grows over recent interventions near Samaria Gorge, OFYPEKA confirms continued safety and protection measures while experts warn of mounting pressure on Crete’s mountains.
Europe’s Tallest Christmas Tree Lights Up Samaria and Sparks a Serious Debate
A 45-metre Christmas tree lit up the entrance to Samaria Gorge on Sunday, drawing thousands to the Omalos Plateau — and igniting a strong public debate.
Christmas Walks That Are Actually Safe in Crete
Safe Christmas walks in Crete focus on city centers, promenades, villages, and sheltered areas.
Heraklion Farmers Plan a Motorcade Tomorrow
Farmers plan a protest and tractor motorcade in Alikarnassos over unpaid dues, rising costs, livestock disease, and subsidy scandals.
Kastelli Airport Is Almost Ready. Again.
Crete, 2025. Kastelli Airport targets an opening in November 2028 following a new agreement. Past delays, infrastructure gaps, and Papoura Hill issues remain.
Why Driving in Crete in Winter Is Dangerous
Driving in Crete in winter is not impossible, and it is certainly not exotic.
Winter Solstice in Crete and the Memory of the Sun
Winter Solstice in Crete marks the shortest day of the year, a quiet pause when light turns back, and the island remembers the sun.
Heraklion’s Historic Chronaki House to Become the Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore
The historic Chronaki House in Heraklion was officially handed over to the Lyceum of Greek Women, set to become a Museum of Cretan Weaving and Folklore.
Christmas Events Continue Along Heraklion’s Venetian Walls
From December 21–28, 2025, Heraklion hosts concerts, cultural events, sports activities, and a drone show along the Venetian Walls.
Europe’s Tallest Christmas Tree Lights Up Samaria
Crete lights Europe’s tallest Christmas tree at Samaria Gorge in Omalos, blending festive celebration with protected natural landscape.
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