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What Awaits Travelers Under the August Full Moon in Crete

Mihaela Lica Butler

The August Full Moon in Crete offers travelers a rare chance to join Cretans in island-wide festivities.

5 days ago

NeaKriti Exclusive: Heraklion’s Venetian Port Crumbles

Mihaela Lica Butler

The Heraklion Venetian Port shows dangerous damage after recent seismic activity. Locals demand immediate government intervention as cracks and collapses threaten safety and heritage.

5 days ago

Swimming Prohibited Areas on Rethymno Beaches

Manuel Santos

Discover which Rethymno beaches have swimming prohibited. Detailed guidance from the Regional Health Directorate of Crete.

6 days ago

38 Electric City Bikes Now Available in Platanias

Manuel Santos

Platanias introduces 38 electric city bikes for free use, marking World Bicycle Day with a project promoting sustainable urban travel.

6 days ago

Archaeological Museum of Chania, A Time Capsule in Its Own Right

Victoria Udrea

The Archaeological Museum of Chania gathers artefacts from prehistoric times to the Roman era in an iconic new building.

6 days ago

Creta Maris Resort Celebrates 50 Years of Authentic Cretan Hospitality

Victoria Udrea

Creta Maris Resort, established in 1975 by the Metaxa family, marked its 50th anniversary with engaging celebrations and cultural highlights.

6 days ago

4.9 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Crete

Argophilia Travel News

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake shook Crete on Tuesday at 14:26, unsettling residents, especially in the Lasithi region.

6 days ago

Crete Fire Season Bans Enter in Effect

Kostas Raptis

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.

1 week ago

Digital Work Cards Espose Unpaid Hours and Labor Violations in Cretan Hotels

Iorgos Pappas

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.

1 week ago

Heraklion Airport May Passenger Traffic Surged by 2.5%

Manuel Santos

Passenger traffic at Heraklion Airport surged by 2.5% in May 2025. Official figures reveal top arrivals from Germany, France, and the UK.

1 week ago

Rethymno Secures Property for New Archaeological Museum

Iorgos Pappas

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 […]

1 week ago

Greece: Updated Traffic Code Brings Stricter Penalties for Driving Offenses

Kostas Raptis

Greece’s updated Traffic Code, launching September 2025, brings sweeping changes and stricter penalties for drunk driving, mobile phone use, and traffic offenses.

1 week ago

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Aposelemis Dam water crisis

The Water Stops Flowing at Aposelemis Dam

2025-06-10 By Manuel Santos

The Aposelemis Dam water crisis has disrupted the water supply to Heraklion, Hersonissos, and Agios Nikolaos.

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Cockroaches Cause Chaos at Heraklion Airport

2025-06-10 By Manuel Santos

Heraklion’s Nikos Kazantzakis airport sees cockroaches crawling out during peak tourist season, causing upset among travelers and raising questions about hygiene and health standards.

Kastelli International Airport

Kastelli International Airport: The Concrete Monster Set to Change Crete

2025-06-10 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Kastelli International Airport, opening in February 2027 near Heraklion, Crete, is set to replace the outdated Nikos Kazantzakis Airport.

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Heraklion Installs 40 Underground Garbage Bins Across 24 Sites

2025-06-07 By Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion, led by Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, deployed over 40 underground garbage bins.

Arctic Adventures

Arctic Adventures Iceland South Coast Tour Wins 2025 Viator Experience Award

2025-06-06 By Manuel Santos

Arctic Adventures’ Iceland, South Coast Full-Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik, operated by Your Day Tours, wins top honors in the 2025 Viator Experience Awards.

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