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New Green Space Under Construction in Mastabas

Arthur Butler

Works continue on a new green space in Mastabas, Heraklion. Officials say no parking spaces will be lost, a statement drivers will read twice.

3 months ago

Heraklion Projects Update

Iorgos Pappas

Heraklion announces progress on VOAK works, parking plans, road repairs, and waste policy, as the city continues its slow battle with traffic, infrastructure, and reality.

3 months ago

Malevizi Joins RETES Project to Prepare Tourism for Climate Risks

Iorgos Pappas

Malevizi joins the EU RETES project to improve tourism resilience to climate change through training, cooperation, and workshops.

3 months ago

Historic Watermill at Gortyn Back on the Map

Arthur Butler

Crete’s Culture Ministry is restoring the old watermill at Gortyn and turning it into an open museum, proving that even obvious ideas can take decades to come to fruition.

3 months ago

Heraklion Tragedy as Four-Month-Old Baby Found Dead in Crib

Kostas Raptis

A four-month-old baby was found dead in Heraklion Crete. Authorities ordered a forensic examination to determine the cause of death after the tragic incident.

3 months ago

Heraklion Parents Worry Over School Trips Abroad Amid Middle East War

Ion Bogdan V.

Heraklion families hesitate to allow school trips abroad due to the war in the Middle East, asking the Ministry for clear rules and refunds for paid excursions.

3 months ago

Construction Waste Reported at One of Chania’s Most Famous Beaches

Manuel Santos

Environmental alarm at Pachia Ammos beach in Stavros after cement waste reached the sea, raising serious concerns for wildlife.

3 months ago

4.5 Earthquake Recorded South of Paleochora

Arthur Butler

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded southwest of Paleochora in Crete on March 14. No damage reported, but the tremor was felt in parts of western Crete.

3 months ago

Cyprus Leads EU in Not Using Public Transport

Ion Bogdan V.

Eurostat data shows Cyprus has the highest percentage of citizens who never use public transport, highlighting the island’s strong dependence on cars

3 months ago

Crete Attica Power Link Promises Savings but Timeline Still Key

Arthur Butler

The Crete–Attica interconnection will cut costs and emissions, but questions remain about timing and the long-term impact on energy security.

3 months ago

Small Morning Earthquake South of Sougia

Argophilia Travel News

A mild 3.6 earthquake was recorded south of Sougia in Crete on March 14. No damage reported.

3 months ago

Concern Over Possible Pollution at Pachia Ammos Beach in Stavros

Kostas Raptis

The environmental group in Stavros requests an urgent investigation after suspected pollution from construction waste at Pachia Ammos beach.

3 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.

Morosini Fountain

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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