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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

New Year 2025: Chania Rings in Style

Victoria Udrea

Chania welcomed New Year 2025 with a dazzling light show, live music, and traditional celebrations under the Municipal Garden Clock Tower.

1 year ago

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Stories of Interest

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Heraklion’s Sudden Real Estate Rush Over the Old Airport Land

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

Diving into the hilarious scramble as Heraklion officials dust off 1932 deeds to claim a 32.4% stake in the aging Nikos Kazantzakis airport site.

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A Six-Kilo Giant Mushroom Has Been Found in the Cretan Countryside

2026-10-19 By Victoria Udrea

Following heavy autumn rains, a massive 6-kilogram wild oyster mushroom has been discovered in rural Crete, highlighting the island’s rich agritourism bounty.

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OAK Employees Defend Flood Operations in Lasithi Plateau Following Record Rains

2026-10-19 By Arthur Butler

As torrential autumn storms reshape Crete’s landscape, severe flooding in the Lasithi Plateau has sparked intense debate over water management, infrastructure readiness, and rural protection. After widespread criticism of flooded farmlands and damaged crops across the highland plateau, the OAK Employee Union stepped in to defend regional infrastructure operations. According to hydrological data the union […]

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Teachers to Strike in Heraklion on October 21

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

A teacher strike rally at Eleftheria Square in Heraklion on October 21 will cause traffic delays for visitors navigating the city center.

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Firefighters Rescue Trapped Dog From Natural Well in Sitanos

2026-10-19 By Argophilia Travel News

Firefighters in Sitia successfully rescued a dog trapped in a deep natural well in Sitanos, earning warm praise from the grateful owner.

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