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Crete Migrant Arrivals Exceed 800 in 24 Hours

Iorgos Pappas

According to reports from NeaKriti and KritiTV, more than 800 migrants arrived in southern Crete and Gavdos within 24 hours.

2 months ago

Heraklion Absent From MyStreet App

Kostas Raptis

MyStreet app has garnered 33,000 downloads and 7,300 listings, tracking public space use. Heraklion shows zero participation so far.

2 months ago

German Tourist Rescued in Agia Irini Gorge After Head Injury

Manuel Santos

An 80-year-old German tourist was rescued after a fall in Agia Irini Gorge, Chania. Fire Brigade and EMTs responded swiftly.

2 months ago

Every Fall a Rise at Agios Nikolaos Cliff Diving 2025

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Agios Nikolaos hosts Cliff Diving 2025 on September 27–28. Athletes will leap from 20 meters into Lake Voulismeni.

2 months ago

Heraklion Cruise Port Breaks All-Time Passenger Records

Iorgos Pappas

With over 317,000 cruise visitors already in 2025, Heraklion Port braces for a record-breaking year, topping 350,000 passengers and 270 ship arrivals.

2 months ago

Kourtaliotis Gorge: 100,000 Visitors and Counting Under the New Ticket Regime

Iorgos Pappas

Despite heavy rains and a temporary closure in May, Kourtaliotis Gorge has welcomed over 100,000 visitors in 2025.

2 months ago

German Hiker Rescued in Crete’s Aradena Gorge After Injury

Manuel Santos

On September 12, 2025, a 74-year-old German hiker was rescued from Crete’s Aradena Gorge after a leg injury left him immobilized.

2 months ago

Free Chartodiadromes Tours Begin with Arkadi Monastery Visit

Mihaela Lica Butler

Heraklion’s Chartodiadromes tours return, starting with Arkadi Monastery in Rethymno, plus stops at Eleutherna Museum and Margarites village.

2 months ago

Heraklion Launches €3M Green Maintenance Tender

Iorgos Pappas

The Municipality of Heraklion approved a €3M tender for the upkeep and expansion of public green spaces from 2026 to 2027, covering parks, schools, cemeteries, and even the Venetian Walls.

2 months ago

Kriti Olive Oil From Crete Gains EU PGI Recognition

Mihaela Lica Butler

The European Commission officially granted PGI status to Kriti olive oil in recognition of Crete’s climate, traditions, and legacy.

2 months ago

Heraklion Hotel Workers Push for Extended Unemployment Fund

Victoria Udrea

Heraklion hotel workers pressed the Ministry of Labour for an immediate extension of the unemployment fund, rejecting delays and excuses.

2 months ago

Pomegranates and Their Role in Cretan New Year Traditions

Victoria Udrea

The Fruit of Autumn That Carries Into the New Year As autumn deepens in Crete, pomegranates spill into view everywhere—piled high at markets, gleaming in baskets on doorsteps, and heavy on the branches of garden trees. Their ruby seeds seem almost designed for ritual: bright, abundant, and messy in a way that speaks of life […]

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Malevizi signs a 1.6M-euro road improvement project, upgrading rural access and boosting safety for visitors exploring Crete’s mountain villages.

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