Distance maps presented on Kriti TV show Iran is over 2,400 km from Souda, highlighting warning time and layered air defense in Crete.
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Crete Hotels Face Climate Test
Crete tourism officials push for a green transition in hotels by 2026, warning that climate resilience is a matter of survival.
Crete’s Tourism Season Begins as Industry Watches Middle East Developments
Crete’s tourism season officially begins with no flight disruptions, while professionals monitor Middle East tensions and potential impact on Israeli arrivals.
Sitia Sends a Clear Warning on the New Tourism Spatial Plan
Sitia Municipal Council unanimously opposes the new Tourism Spatial Framework, citing incomplete Natura 2000 environmental studies.
Carnival Failed to Boost Heraklion Restaurants as Winter Losses Hit 50%
Heraklion’s food and entertainment sector reports winter losses of up to 50%, with Carnival and Tsiknopempti failing to revive revenues despite strong street attendance.
Heraklion Airport Traffic Soars in February With 323% Surge in International Passengers
Heraklion Airport reports +10.93% increase in domestic passengers and a 323% rise in international traffic in February 2026 compared to last year.
Zaros Gorge Closes Indefinitely After Rockfall Danger
Zaros Gorge, the hiking route leading to Rouvas Forest in Heraklion, is officially closed until further notice.
Stavros Paterakis Revives Cretan Knife Art at the Russian Barracks
This March in Chania, master craftsman Stavros Paterakis invites you to carve your own mantinada on a traditional Cretan knife at the Russian Barracks.
Malia Archaeological Site Closed to Visitors Until March 31
The Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion announces that the archaeological site of Malia will remain closed to visitors until March 31, 2026 due to ongoing development works.
Crete Region Seeks 25 Year Control of Gournes Exhibition Center
The Region of Crete proposes investing €10 million to renovate the International Exhibition Center in Gournes in exchange for a 25 year concession.
Chania Kastelli Hill Hotel Plan Pulled at the Last Minute
Proposal to convert Chania’s Kastelli Hill historic buildings into a hotel was withdrawn from the Culture Ministry council, leaving the future uncertain.
Congratulations, Europe, We Have New KAD Codes
Company registrations via the One Stop Shop in Heraklion pause in early March as systems align with new European KAD activity codes.