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Christmas Pet Festival Returns to Heraklion

Victoria Udrea

The Christmas Pet Festival returns to Heraklion on December 21, bringing families together for a pet-friendly celebration supporting stray animal care.

2 months ago

Crete Farmers Occupy the Heraklion Airport for 19 Hours

Arthur Butler

Crete farmers staged a 19-hour occupation of Heraklion Airport, protesting subsidy cuts and demanding fair distribution for Natura land.

2 months ago

Souda Port Under Strict Security for Israeli Cruise Passengers

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Souda Port saw unprecedented police measures on Tuesday to ensure the safe transit of Israeli cruise passengers.

2 months ago

Tornado Ravages Olive Groves in Zakros

Iorgos Pappas

A sudden tornado in Zakros devastated olive groves, uprooted buildings, and left more than 1,000 trees damaged, with full recovery expected to take up to 15 years.

2 months ago

Farmers Face Off With Police at Heraklion Airport as Protests Escalate Across Greece

Iorgos Pappas

Tense scenes outside Heraklion Airport as farmers clash with police during nationwide protests over subsidies and rising costs.

2 months ago

The Reduction of Hospitality Studies from 4 to 3 Years Sparks Backlash in Crete

Iorgos Pappas

Crete warns that cutting ASTE studies undermines tourism training, pushes hotels toward cheap foreign labour, and threatens the sector’s long-term quality and workforce stability.

2 months ago

Heraklion Airport Brought to a Standstill as Farmers Block Both Entrances

Kostas Raptis

Farmers escalate protests by blocking both entrances to Heraklion Airport, leaving travelers stranded and causing serious delays across Crete.

2 months ago

Crete Stunned After Deadliest Migrant Shipwreck Near Ierapetra

Iorgos Pappas

Ierapetra faced an unprecedented tragedy as 17 young migrants were recovered from a half-sunken vessel south of Crete.

2 months ago

Kitharida Lights a Tree This Year… Since the Christmas Boat Wouldn’t Fit in the Square

Manuel Santos

Kitharida celebrates the season with a Christmas tree lighting — on an island where boats, not fir trees, are the real tradition.

2 months ago

Travel Advisory: Crete Begins Farmer Protests With Road and Airport Disruptions

Iorgos Pappas

Major farmer mobilisations begin in Crete, including a rally at Pankritio Stadium and planned disruptions at Chania Airport and VOAK. Travellers advised to monitor routes.

2 months ago

Hersonissos Aims to Become National Model with New Energy Community Initiative

Kostas Raptis

The Municipality of Hersonissos presents its new Energy Community, aiming for clean power, lower costs, and support for vulnerable households.

2 months ago

Heraklion Airport Hits 10 Million Passengers Despite Filthy Toilets and Endless Delays for New Terminal

Kostas Raptis

Heraklion Airport closes in on 10 million passengers for 2025, while travellers report filthy toilets, overcrowding, and slow progress on the new Kasteli Airport.

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The 7th international ski mountaineering race Pierra Creta returns to Psiloritis on March 7, 2026, bringing 230 athletes from 15 countries.

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Psiloritis Geopark to Host Major Geotourism Conference in Crete

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

The Psiloritis UNESCO Global Geopark will host the 6th Greece–Cyprus Geoparks Conference in Anogeia, Crete, June 11–13, 2026.

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2026-03-04 By Manuel Santos

Rethymno will build a new Olympic-size swimming complex worth €4.09 million under Greece’s 2026-2030 sports program.

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Nineteen large-scale digital reproductions from the Municipal Gallery of Heraklion are now displayed at Saint George Gate on the Venetian Walls.

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Crete Police Seize Thousands of Firecrackers Ahead of Busy Tourist Season

2026-03-04 By Iorgos Pappas

Police in Heraklion seized over 3,000 illegal firecrackers in targeted raids, as safety efforts intensify ahead of the Greek Orthodox Easter.

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