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Santa Gang: A Santa Claus Adventure in Chania

Victoria Udrea

Get ready for the Santa Gang event! Join Santa in a thrilling chase and save Christmas at Chania’s Venetian Harbor.

1 year ago

Heraklion to Get a New Underground Car Park with 500 Lots

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion’s underground car park project on Dimokratias Avenue has restarted, aiming to create 500 parking spaces and ease city congestion.

1 year ago

Ekatompolis: The World of Archaic Crete Exhibition Opens at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum

Iorgos Pappas

Ekatompolis: The World of Archaic Crete is a unique exhibition at the Heraklion Archaeological Museum—free entry till December 31, 2024.

1 year ago

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

Argophilia Travel News

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

Argophilia Travel News

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

Argophilia Travel News

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

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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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