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Crete Region Holds Meetings to Boost Alt-Tourism Initiative

Phil Butler

A meeting in Crete this past week headed by the island’s Governor Stavros Arnoutakis delved into the rural tourism theme.

4 years ago

Pan-Hellenic Beach Volley MASTERS Finals Coming Up in Agios Nikolaos

Phil Butler

Scheduled to wind up tomorrow, August 1st, the Pan-Hellenic Beach Volley MASTERS competition has lit up the Marina area of Agios Nikolaos.

4 years ago

Crete Region Kicks Off Sidonia 2022 Sports & Cultural Festival

Phil Butler

August 1st – 6th, the Cultural Association of Kalami and the Region of Crete, will open the sporting and cultural events “Sidonia 2022.”

4 years ago

Crete Region Funds “Chrissi Island Management Plan”

Phil Butler

Region of Crete, the Museum of Natural History, the University of Crete, and of the MAICH extend Chrissi Island eco-research.

4 years ago

Crete Riding Academy Welcomes the Palestine Equestrian Club

Phil Butler

The Palestine Equestrian Club visits the Crete Riding Academy, and Europe for the first time ever. Could this be a template for alt-tourism?

4 years ago

Heraklion Presents “A Traditional Dance Studio” in Three Performances

Phil Butler

Crete Region and the Association for the Dissemination of Greek Traditional Dances and Music will present “A Traditional Dance Studio.”

4 years ago

Crete Region Converts Psiloritis Mountain Resort Into Year-Round Retreat

Phil Butler

The region of Crete is funding a new winter tourism infrastructure project to transform an abandoned ski resort into a mountain refuge. 

4 years ago

July 25 to August 25th: “Illuminating Tomorrow” and the Rokka Celebrations

Phil Butler

Beginning July 25th and running through August 12th, the 2022 Rokka Festival promises to be the most colorful ever. 

4 years ago

Chania Officials Mull Preventative Ban Over Emergency Situation

Phil Butler

In Chania Prefecture, officials held an emergency meeting to discuss additional measures to prevent further forest fires in the region. 

4 years ago

4.4 Magnitude Quake Rattles Central Crete [Updates]

Phil Butler

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake outside the previously hard-hit village of Arkalochori shook central Crete island this afternoon.

4 years ago

Crete’s Finest Athletes End Tribute to Olympic Days at Karteros Beach

Phil Butler

“Sports, from dream to feat,” a three-day sports celebration, culminated at the National Coastal Sports Facilities in Karteros Beach.

4 years ago

Greece Tourism Minister in Heraklion Discussing Season So Far

Phil Butler

Greece Tourism Minister Vassilis Kikilias praised Heraklion as a fine example of cooperation between tourism operators and local authorities.

4 years ago

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Stories of Interest

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Storms Expected Tuesday in Crete

2026-10-25 By Iorgos Pappas

Crete faces rain and thunderstorms from Sunday, with stronger storms Tuesday and northerly winds strengthening Wednesday.

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Body of Man Recovered From Sea East of Gavdos

2026-10-25 By Manuel Santos

A man’s body was recovered from the sea east of Gavdos by a Frontex vessel and taken to Chora Sfakion. His identity remains unknown.

Crete Road Deaths

Crete Recorded 238 Road Deaths Between 2020 and 2025

2026-10-25 By Argophilia Travel News

ELSTAT data cited by Nea Kriti records 238 road deaths in Crete between 2020 and 2025, with Heraklion reporting the highest number.

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GNTO Reopens Melbourne Office to Target Australian Travelers Year-Round

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Greece reopens its GNTO Melbourne office to target Australian travelers with year-round tourism, culture, gastronomy and lesser-known destinations.

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Agios Nikolaos Hosts Dance World Cup Qualifiers This Weekend

2026-10-24 By Argophilia Travel News

Agios Nikolaos hosts Dance World Cup Greece and Cyprus qualifiers this weekend, with competitions and a Gala leading to the 2027 final in Lisbon.

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