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Lizards in Your Airbnb in Crete
Lizards are harmless, but Heraklion homes don’t need surprise reptiles. Manuel’s tongue-in-cheek guide keeps them out without panic.
Illegal Poisonings Target Stray Animals in Heraklion
Stray cats and dogs in Heraklion face rising poison attacks. Authorities remind citizens that animal poisoning is a criminal offense.
Aposelemis Reservoir Shrinks to Just 23% of Normal Capacity
Satellite images from 2022–2025 reveal a dramatic decline in Crete’s Aposelemis reservoir, raising concerns for water supply, farming, and ecosystems.
Humidity and Poor Ventilation Make Cretan Homes Prone to Mold Infestations
Cretan homes face recurring mold from humidity and poor ventilation. Residents scrub walls as officials tout sustainability but ignore damp reality.
Cretan Shores Under Pressure as Athens Tries to Ease the Flow
Greek Deputy Minister Sevi Voloudaki outlines efforts to ease Crete’s migration burden in 2025 with daily transfers and shifting strategy.
Another Drowning in Crete as Death Toll Rises
A 68-year-old woman drowned at Damnioni beach in Crete in 2025. The case adds to a growing number of incidents this summer, highlighting safety concerns.
Aposelemis Shutdown Sparks New Water Supply Problems in Heraklion
Repairs remain undefined, raising concerns for residents, businesses, and tourism.
Heraklion Needs an Avian Vet
Crete’s birds suffer without specialist care. Heraklion must welcome an avian vet to protect canaries, parrots, and finches.
Crete on High Fire Alert as Summer Risk Peaks
Civil Protection places Crete under high fire risk. Citizens urged to stay alert, avoid sparks, and protect homes and nature.
Theriso Gets a Spring Clean
Cleanup crews in Chania collected five tons of waste from Theriso’s river and streets, restoring shine to the historic village.
Papoura Hill Protesters Demand Protection and Radar Relocation
Citizens, officials, and local groups in Heraklion demand that Papoura Hill be declared a monument and that radar plans be moved elsewhere.
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