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Kastrokefala, the Mycenaean Acropolis Few People Know About

Mihaela Lica Butler

Despite being just ten minutes away from Heraklion, most residents are utterly unaware of Kastrokefala’s existence.

2 years ago

Chania to Get an Open Mall in the Eastern Part of Pl. 1866

Kostas Raptis

The Chania Open Mall development will begin on Monday, February 5, 2024. The project’s primary goals are to revitalise the public areas and guarantee accessibility to the retail complex to the public, regardless of how they use it. On the eastern street of Plateia 1866, from its intersection with Kydonias Street to its intersection with […]

2 years ago

The OiNotika Cretan Wine Exhibition: February 10-12, 2024

Phil Butler

Coming up February 10-12, 2024, the OiNotika Cretan Wine Fair will take place at the International Exhibition Center of Crete in Gournes.

2 years ago

Nea Alikarnassos: Traffic Impaired by Landslides on the Road to Kalithea

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Attention drivers! If you plan to take the new road to Kallithea, be aware of landslides caused by bad weather conditions.

2 years ago

Team Minoan – Crete to Represent Greece at IKA/CULINARY OLYMPICS 2024

Victoria Udrea

Team Minoan Crete will represent Greece at IKA/CULINARY OLYMPICS in Stuttgart, Germany, on February 2-7, 2024.

2 years ago

Kommos, An Idyllic Haven for Yoga on the Beach

Mihaela Lica Butler

Yoga on the beach: if you venture to Crete will find solace in the serene tranquillity of Kommos Beach near Matala.

2 years ago

VOAK: Linoperamata Junction Closes Until Thursday

Kostas Raptis

Commencing tomorrow, Tuesday, January 23, at 08:30 until Thursday, January 25, at 18:00, the Linoperamata junction is closed.

2 years ago

Recent Cleanup of Heraklion Venetian Harbor Offers Hope [Video]

Phil Butler

Divers from MEPP and various volunteer organizations dove into Heraklion’s Venetian Port and discovered an alarming mess of sunken refuse.

2 years ago

Rockslide Endangers Traffic in Kourtaliotiko Gorge

Mihaela Lica Butler

A rockslide occurred on the morning of Friday (19/1) in the Kourtaliotiko Gorge, causing its 24 closure to determine why the incident occurred.

2 years ago

ΖΩΗ Program: Crete to Receive 250 AEDs

Mihaela Lica Butler

A Mobile Heart Unit and 250 defibrillators will make their debut in 2024, serving the entirety of Crete.

2 years ago

Cretan Fishermen Worried About Invasive Silver-cheeked Toadfish Damaging Nets

Mihaela Lica Butler

The desperate fishermen in Heraklion are worried about colossal Lagocephalus Sceleratus (silver-cheeked toadfish) caught in their nets.

2 years ago

Announcing the 3rd Pancretan Career Day in the Hotel Units of Crete

Victoria Udrea

The 3rd Pancretan Career Day will take place January 18, at Aquila Atlantis Hotel in Heraklion and January 24 at Akali Hotel in Chania.

2 years ago

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Heraklion Airport Sets New Passenger Records

2026-08-30 By Argophilia Travel News

Heraklion Airport handled a record 68,818 passengers on August 1 as traffic rose 4.6% through August 23, pointing to another record tourism year.

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Cretan Businesses Demand Immediate Halt to New Heraklion Migrant Center

2026-08-30 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete’s Federation of Commercial Associations is calling for consultation over the planned temporary Skouloudis migrant facility near Heraklion.

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Tourist Ignites Outdoor BBQ Amidst Gale-Force Wind Warnings in Crete

2026-08-30 By Iorgos Pappas

A German tourist was fined €1,850 after an outdoor charcoal fire spread to dry vegetation near Hersonissos during dangerous winds in Crete.

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Rescue Mission Launched Off Karteros Coast After Swimmer Trapped in Heavy Surf

2026-08-30 By Manuel Santos

A 61-year-old swimmer was rescued by the Coast Guard after struggling to return to shore while swimming off Karteros on Saturday.

What Does It Really Cost to Produce Olive Oil in Crete?

2026-08-30 By Victoria Udrea

A detailed financial breakdown of Cretan olive farming reveals why high olive oil prices barely keep organic growers afloat against rising production costs.

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