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Crete Hit by Another 5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Offshore

Phil Butler

The USGS has reported a magnitude 5.0 earthquake off the south coast of Crete at 07:02 and 50 seconds local time this morning.

6 years ago

The Other Wind Festival Sougia: Free Events Today and Tomorrow

Phil Butler

The Other Wind Festival kicked off this past weekend in Sougia on the Libyan Sea in the southwest of Crete.

6 years ago

The Best Instagram Feet on Crete: How Do You Stack Up?

Argophilia Travel News

“The Best Feet on Crete” just may be the strangest Instagram effort ever. Let’s see.

6 years ago

The Magic Secret Beach You Sought: It’s Here on Incredible Crete

Phil Butler

Crete has over 1,000 kilometers (650 miles) of coastline and hundreds of epic beaches. There’s a private one waiting for you.

6 years ago

Cretelia Festival 2019 Set for 16 Through 22 September

Phil Butler

The Cretelia Festival 2019 running from 16 to 22 September, will feature a roster of international DJs performing in the South of Crete.

6 years ago

Students on Crete Connect With Tourism Professionals in Career Initiative

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Tipping Point (TTP) and the G & A Mamidakis Foundation joined forces recently on Crete to offer an educational program for students.

6 years ago

Moscow TV Producer Ramilya Gilyazova and the Cretan Paradise

Phil Butler

A couple of weeks back we had the privilege of spending time with one of Russia’s most successful TV producers here on Crete. Ramilya Gilyazova of Channel 360, was on Greece’s biggest island for two weeks in June and July, and we thought to get her impressions about the island. We spent a few days […]

6 years ago

Prime Minister Mitsotakis Headed to Crete for Family Holiday

Phil Butler

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is headed to his hometown of Chania for an abbreviated family vacation.

6 years ago

Island Eco Ferries and ANENDYK Cooperate for Gavdos Island Bookings

Aleksandr Shatskih

Island Eco Ferries Ltd. has announced a cooperation with shipping company ANENDYK for eSales of passenger tickets to Gavdos.

6 years ago

Puppet Theater of Crete Presents New Production August 7th & 8th

Aleksandr Shatskih

Coming up August 7th and 8th at the Bethlehem Gate in Heraklion, the Puppet Theater of Crete will debut a new summer production featuring a legendary start starting at 21:00.

6 years ago

Giortes Rokkas 2019 Kicks Off Tonight With Opening Ceremonies

Phil Butler

The opening ceremonies of the 7th edition of the Giortes Rokkas Festival take place tonight in Rokka Square in Chania Prefecture August 1st.

6 years ago

Capoeira Crete-Cordão de Ouro Offering Yoga Instruction in August

Argophilia Travel News

Coming up in Heraklion throughout August, Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Crete fitness will host Yoga instruction with Polyvios Efraimoglou.

6 years ago

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Historic Expedition to Kolymbari Expected to Test Human Endurance

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Municipality of Platanias announces a 2km survival hike in Kolymbari. Prepare for bunkers, 50 dangerous steps, and full medical coverage.

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Parliament Clash Over Hotel Worker Taxation

2026-06-23 By Argophilia Travel News

KE MP Manolis Syntychakis and Deputy Minister of National Economy, D. Markopoulos, debate taxation of seasonal hotel workers.

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Cretan Fishermen to Spearhead Government Response to Silver-cheeked Toadfish Plague

2026-06-23 By Manuel Santos

The Greek government is finalizing a pilot program to combat the rapid spread of the toxic silver-cheeked toadfish in Greek waters.

Morosini Fountain

The Fencing Around the Lions’ Fountain Has Been Taken Down

2026-06-22 By Iorgos Pappas

The fencing around Heraklion’s Morosini Fountain is gone, but at what cost to the monument’s future? We examine the delay of critical maintenance.

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French Tourist Injured During Disembarkation at Heraklion Port

2026-06-22 By Manuel Santos

A 70-year-old French tourist was hospitalized after sustaining a leg injury during disembarkation from a leisure boat at the Port of Heraklion.

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