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Asphalt Paving Projects Underway in Heraklion City Center

Iorgos Pappas

Major asphalt paving work begins in Heraklion’s city center, enhancing road safety for residents and tourists alike.

1 year ago

Free Greek Traditional Dance Classes at Rethymno Youth Center

Manuel Santos

Join free Greek Traditional Dance classes for all ages at the Rethymno Youth Center starting January 21, 2025.

1 year ago

Road Closure Notice for Provincial Road 9

Iorgos Pappas

Provincial Road 9 in Rethymno, connecting Koxare, Asomatos, and Preveli Monastery, will close for one month starting January 20, 2025.

1 year ago

Behind the Scenes at the Heraklion Cultural Conference Centre

Victoria Udrea

Starting February 2025, visitors can join guided tours of the Heraklion Cultural Conference Center.

1 year ago

Ikos Kissamos​​ Opening in 2026 Confirmed

Iorgos Pappas

Ikos Kissamos opens in 2026, bringing an all-suite luxury retreat to Crete, with gourmet dining, stunning beaches, and Cretan culture.

1 year ago

Solo Your Cretan Craft Beer Invites Libationists to the First Solo Open Thursdays of 2025

Mihaela Lica Butler

The first Solo Your Cretan Craft Beer Open Thursdays of 2025 offers Free Brazilian food with beer, Happy Hour, and music inside the brewery.

1 year ago

Hot Deals During Crete’s Winter Sales

Argophilia Travel News

Experience Crete’s Winter Sales 2025! Shop deep discounts, support local stores, and enjoy two extra Sunday shopping days.

1 year ago

TripAdvisor Includes Crete in the Best of the Best 2025 List

Argophilia Travel News

Discover why Crete earned its spot on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best 2025 list and what it means for tourism and local economy on the island.

1 year ago

Heraklion Garbage Crisis Alarms Tourists and Locals

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion faces an escalating garbage crisis, leaving tourists and locals appalled as random dump sites spread across the city. Residents are frustrated, seeing more and more illegal piles of debris and bulky trash cluttering densely populated areas. The situation has gotten out of control, with over 70 sites now defacing the landscape. A Growing Problem […]

1 year ago

Water Management Plan in Hersonissos Approved by Municipal Council

Manuel Santos

The Municipal Council of Hersonissos has unanimously approved a water management plan addressing drought challenges and promoting sustainability. Discover the key measures and their impact.

1 year ago

Free Guided Tour of Archanes Archaeological Sites in January 2025

Argophilia Travel News

Join the free “Map Route” tours in Heraklion. Explore historical sites like the Archanes antiquities and Vathypetro. Participation by priority order.

1 year ago

Knossos Palace Hits Milestone with Over One Million Visitors in 2024

Kostas Raptis

Knossos Palace welcomed over one million visitors in 2024, with August leading the way.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

Gournès Road Safety Upgrades

Gournès Works to Target Safer Roads and School Access as Development Grows

2026-10-13 By Iorgos Pappas

Hersonissos Municipality is advancing road and access improvements around the former American Base at Gournès, including new roundabouts, safer school access and better pedestrian routes.

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French Tourist Killed in VOAK Highway Pedestrian Accident

2026-10-13 By Argophilia Travel News

A 72-year-old French tourist was killed on Crete’s VOAK in Rethymno, one day after a 32-year-old Ukrainian man died in a similar pedestrian crash in Chania.

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Crete Tourist Bus Owners Ask for Two-Year Extension on Vehicle Age Limits

2026-10-13 By Kostas Raptis

The Association of Tourist Bus Owners of Crete submits an important formal appeal for a universal two-year coach age limit extension to combat rising costs.

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Ferry Schedules Changed as Bad Weather Hits Crete Routes

2026-10-13 By Argophilia Travel News

Bad weather is forcing ferry schedule changes on Heraklion–Piraeus and Piraeus–Kissamos routes, with some port calls cancelled on October 13–15.

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Heraklion’s Old Cold-Storage Warehouse Gets Green Light for Hotel Conversion

2026-10-13 By Iorgos Pappas

Greece’s Culture Ministry has approved using Heraklion’s historic old cold-storage warehouse as a hotel, subject to strict limits that preserve its existing form. Locals are already divided.

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