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Paleochora Coastal Crisis: Mayor Demands Urgent Sea Defenses

Iorgos Pappas

Following Storm Erminio, the Municipality of Kantanos-Selino calls for immediate coastal armoring in Paleochora to protect homes from sea incursions.

2 months ago

Crete’s Poseidon Dive Park as a Sustainable Tourism Alternative

Manuel Santos

From artificial reefs to upcoming shipwrecks, the Poseidon Dive Park is proving that there is a whole new world to explore beneath the waves.

2 months ago

Fuel Crisis Threatens the Fishing Sector in Crete

Manuel Santos

Cretan fishermen face a sustainability crisis as fuel prices hit €2.20/liter, forcing boats to stay docked and driving up seafood prices for tourists and locals.

2 months ago

Cretan Easter Tourism Hits a Speed Bump

Iorgos Pappas

Easter tourism in Crete slowed as geopolitical tensions and new EU biometric border rules led to a spike in safety concerns and travel delays.

2 months ago

No More Jungle: Heraklion Union Chief Issues Final Warning to Hoteliers

Kostas Raptis

Nikos Kokolakis slams Cretan hoteliers over unpaid bonuses and digital work card tampering as the 2026 season begins.

2 months ago

Koumbes Beach Crisis: Rethymno Residents Demand Safe Sea Access Before Summer

Manuel Santos

Residents in Koumbes, Rethymno, are calling for urgent repairs to dangerous beach access points before the 2026 summer season begins.

2 months ago

Indecent Exposure Leads to Passenger Arrest in Heraklion

Manuel Santos

A 34-year-old traveler on a flight from Brussels to Crete was arrested for indecent exposure. Read more about the unusual misunderstanding.

2 months ago

Heraklion’s Three-Million-Euro Garden

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion begins a major €2.9 million urban landscaping project, with 11,000 new plants that will change the waterfront.

2 months ago

Sun Princess Hits Souda With 4,300 Guests and a Very Empty Port Office

Manuel Santos

One of the world’s largest cruise ships, the Sun Princess, arrived in Chania today, with over 4300 guests aboard.

2 months ago

Ioannina-Crete Cooperation Lacks Direct Flights and Local Representation

Iorgos Pappas

Ioannina tourism boards slam the local municipality for exclusive meetings in Crete. Will the Heraklion-Ioannina direct flight ever take off?

2 months ago

Saharan Dust and Unseasonable Heat Sweep Greece

Manuel Santos

Greece faces a major African dust episode from April 14-17. High temperatures and mud rain are expected across Athens, Crete, and the Ionian.

2 months ago

Agios Nikolaos Goes Boutique: More Ships, More Luxury, and the Art of Ignoring the War

Manuel Santos

Agios Nikolaos sees a massive 40% spike in cruise arrivals for 2026, welcoming ultra-luxury ships like the Four Seasons I and Silver Muse.

2 months ago

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Stories of Interest

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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.

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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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