The August Full Moon in Crete offers travelers a rare chance to join Cretans in island-wide festivities.
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NeaKriti Exclusive: Heraklion’s Venetian Port Crumbles
The Heraklion Venetian Port shows dangerous damage after recent seismic activity. Locals demand immediate government intervention as cracks and collapses threaten safety and heritage.
Swimming Prohibited Areas on Rethymno Beaches
Discover which Rethymno beaches have swimming prohibited. Detailed guidance from the Regional Health Directorate of Crete.
38 Electric City Bikes Now Available in Platanias
Platanias introduces 38 electric city bikes for free use, marking World Bicycle Day with a project promoting sustainable urban travel.
Archaeological Museum of Chania, A Time Capsule in Its Own Right
The Archaeological Museum of Chania gathers artefacts from prehistoric times to the Roman era in an iconic new building.
Creta Maris Resort Celebrates 50 Years of Authentic Cretan Hospitality
Creta Maris Resort, established in 1975 by the Metaxa family, marked its 50th anniversary with engaging celebrations and cultural highlights.
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Crete on Tuesday at 14:26, unsettling residents, especially in the Lasithi region.
Crete Fire Season Bans Enter in Effect
Find out how the 2025 fire season bans affect visitors and residents in Crete. Get details on restricted forest areas, official apps, and daily risk levels.
Digital Work Cards Espose Unpaid Hours and Labor Violations in Cretan Hotels
Unpaid hours in Crete’s tourism industry have sparked outrage, with hotel workers forced to put in extra work after clocking out, according to reports received by the Heraklion Labor Center.
Heraklion Airport May Passenger Traffic Surged by 2.5%
Passenger traffic at Heraklion Airport surged by 2.5% in May 2025. Official figures reveal top arrivals from Germany, France, and the UK.
Rethymno Secures Property for New Archaeological Museum
While some municipalities chase progress by paving over history, Rethymno has chosen a more dramatic angle—buying up a prime chunk of land in Agios Nikolaos – Koumbe, all for the promise of shared benches and a strategic green buffer for the upcoming Archaeological Museum of Rethymno. Because, as the city council discovered after years of […]
Greece: Updated Traffic Code Brings Stricter Penalties for Driving Offenses
Greece’s updated Traffic Code, launching September 2025, brings sweeping changes and stricter penalties for drunk driving, mobile phone use, and traffic offenses.